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Peru - Correspondence from M. and H.S. Newcomer., 12/28/1948-04/15/1951

 File — Box: 7, Folder: 1
Identifier: 64850

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence relating to Sylvester's visit to Peru between 1948 and 1949 during which he wrote his novel 'Golden Girl' (1950). Files also include typed manuscripts for articles by Sylvester, as well as clippings and printed items relating to Latin America.

Dates

  • 12/28/1948-04/15/1951

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 6.5 Cubic Feet (7 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

Correspondence to Harry Sylvester from friends Marian and H. Sidney Newcomer re the former's residency in Lima, Peru from 1948 to 1949/50.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

NEWCOMER, MARIAN & H. SIDNEY - CORRES. TO SYLVESTER, HARRY 1948-51: Typed Letter Signed

PERU - SYLVESTER, HARRY: CORRES. FROM NEWCOMER, M. & H.S. 1948-51: Typed Letter Signed

SYLVESTER, HARRY - PERU: CORRES. FROM NEWCOMER, M. & H.S. 1948-51: Typed Letter Signed

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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