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Research File: First Battle of Latrun, Arab., 01/01/1968-12/31/1969

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 15
Identifier: 89771

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains the research and subject files, interview tapes, including transcripts, and related material of the noted writer and journalist Larry Collins. Included in this collection are the materials for Collins' five collaborative works with French journalist and writer Dominique Lapierre, as well as the three novels he authored alone. The collection has been arranged chronologically according to the dates of publication for his works. The collectins holds material related to all of Collins' nine books, excluding his compilations of Lord Louis Mountbatten's papers.

Dates

  • 01/01/1968-12/31/1969

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 22 Cubic Feet (22 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

Contains the typed and handwritten notes taken from the interviews and research conducted by Larry Collins, Dominique Lapierre and their staff related to the Arab position in the First Battle of Latrun, Mary 25, 1948, in both French and English.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

O JERUSALEM - INTRVWS & RES RE FIRST BATTLE OF LATRUN, 1968-69: Typescript

LATRUN, FIRST BATTLE OF - O JERU INTRVWS & RES RE ARAB POS, 1968: Typescript

ARAB-ISRAELI WAR, 1948 - O JERU INTRVWS & RES RE 1ST BATTLE OF LATRUN: Typescript

ARAB POSITION - O JERU INTRVWS & RES RE FIRST BATTLE OF LATRUN, 1968: Typescript

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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