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James Purdy., 01/17/1963-01/17/1963

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 9
Identifier: 51772

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The John L. Brown papers 1, consist of 99 folders of correspondence from literary and artistic luminaries, including writers Sylvia Beach, John Dos Passos, Anne Fremantle, Katherine Anne Porter, Alice B. Toklas; philosopher Jacques Maritain; photographer Brassai; poets Marianne Moore, Wallace Stevens, and Giuseppe Ungaretti, and many more. Correspondence is arranged alphabetically.

Dates

  • 01/17/1963-01/17/1963

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.63 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger Slim Document Cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

1 TLS + postmarked envelope from James Purdy to John L. Brown.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

PURDY, JAMES - CORRES. TO BROWN, JOHN L. 1963 (1/17): Typed Letter Signed

BROWN, JOHN L. - CORRES. FROM PURDY, JAMES 1963 (1/17): Typed Letter Signed

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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