Letter from Larry McMurtry to Bernie Weiss, 02/20/1978-02/20/1978
Scope and Contents
The Joseph E. Jeffs Papers contain correspondence between the former University Librarian at Georgetown University, Joseph E. Jeffs, and a number of scholars and writers. Among the significant individuals with whom Jeffs kept in contact are Ambassador William H. Taft, III, writer Yvonne Cloetta, and author Graham Greene. There are also letters in the collection from Norman Mailer and Anthony Thwaite, as well as a collection of newspaper clippings on Graham Greene. Jeffs also collected numerous quotes written by various authors from their own works.
Dates
- Creation: 02/20/1978-02/20/1978
Creator
- From the Collection: Jeffs, Joseph, Georgetown University Librarian (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
1 Autograph Note Signed, on stationary from "Booked Up" bookstore in Washington, DC. Sent from Larry McMurtry to Bernie Weiss Rare Books in New York, requesting items from catalogue 54. Dated 2/20/1978.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
MCMURTRY, LARRY - CORRESP. TO WEISS, BERNIE (1978): Other Types
WEISS, BERNIE - CORRESP. FROM MCMURTRY LARRY (1978): Other Types
BOOKED UP - LETTERHEAD (1978): Other Types
BERNIE WEISS RARE BOOKS - CORRESP. FROM MCMURTRY, LARRY (1978): Other Types
WASHINGTON, DC - LETTERHEAD (1978): Other Types
NEW YORK - RECIPIENT ADDRESS (1978): Other Types
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu
