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Dorothea Tanning., 01/01/1959-12/31/1959

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 15
Identifier: 51778

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

  • 01/01/1959-12/31/1959

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

Printed card announcing a book by Rene Crevel entitled, "Accueil," illustrated by Dorothea Tanning. Includes autograph note signed by Tanning to John Brown, written on the card.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

TANNING, DOROTHEA - CORRES. TO BROWN, JOHN L. 1959: Autographed Letter

BROWN, JOHN L. - CORRES. FROM TANNING, DOROTHEA 1959: Autographed Letter

CREVEL, RENE - "ACCUEIL" - PUBLICATION NOTICE 1959: Printed Item

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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