Correspondence: Richard Burton MSS., 06/16/1981-07/06/1987

File — Box: 5, Folder: 17

Identifier: GAMMS448.3.390

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series contains the correspondence, manuscripts, and miscellaneous documents related to the professional career of Edward Rice, spanning the years 1967-1991. Also included in this series are the private papers and correspondence related to Edward Rice's personal life during this time period.

Dates

06/16/1981-07/06/1987

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: 13.5 Linear Feet (9 boxes )

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains the personal copies of the correspondence sent by Edward Rice to Anne Freedgood of Random House, Inc., regarding his work on the biography of Sir Richard Francis Burton over the period 1981-1987, arranged chronologically, 7 items. TL, 1 page/1 sheet, 6/16/1981. Rice to Freedgood. Request for extension of manuscript due date. TLS, 1 page/1 sheet, 8/28/1985 [photocopy] (3 copies). On personal letterhead. Rice to Freedgood. Explanation of Rice's difficulties in completing the Burton manuscript. TL, 1 page/1 sheet, 10/21/1985. Rice to Freedgood. Update on Rice's progress with the Burton manuscript. TL,1 page/1 sheet, 1/17/1987. Rice to Freedgood. Cover letter for enclosed complete Burton manuscript. TL, 1 page/1 sheet, 7/6/1987 [incomplete]. Rice to Freedgood. Rice's reaction to Freedgood's editorial comments.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

RICE, EDWARD - CORRESP. TO FREEDGOOD, ANN, 1981-1987: Other Types

FREEDGOOD, ANN - CORRESP. FROM RICE, EDWARD, 1981-1987: Other Types

CAPT SIR RICHARD FRANCIS BURTON - RICE-FREEDGOOD CORRESP. RE, 1981-87: Other Types

RANDOM HOUSE, INC. - RICE-FREEDGOOD CORRESP RE BURTON MSS, 1981-87: Other Types