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Patrick White to Elizabeth Forbes., 07/14/1970-07/14/1970

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 39
Identifier: 57681

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The Patrick White/Elizabeth Forbes Collection consists of 67 signed autograph and typed letters from the author Patrick White to Elizabeth Forbes, a representative at G. Heywood Hill, Ltd., bookdealer in London. The correspondence relates to book orders made by White to the bookdealer.

Dates

  • 07/14/1970-07/14/1970

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

Contains ACS with postmarked envelope from Patrick White to Elizabeth Forbes re book orders. Reference is made to the following title(s): "Period Piece" by Gwen Raverat (1952/53). Also inquires about his subscription to "The New Statesman."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

WHITE, PATRICK - CORRES. TO FORBES, ELIZABETH 1970 (07/14): Autographed Letter

FORBES, ELIZABETH - CORRES. FROM WHITE, PATRICK 1970 (07/14): Autographed Letter

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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