Unpublished Manuscript: "Abstract of an Adventurous Scientist"., 03/08/1977-12/02/1988

File — Box: 5, Folder: 15

Identifier: 29339

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 4, Folders 42 - 61; Box 5, Folders 1 - 65) This series consists of correspondence between FG and his publishers and editors. Included are typescripts and published copies of articles written by FG; jacket and promotional copy for his books; and correspondence and brochures publicizing his books. This series also includes drafts and typescripts of FG's speeches/addresses. Arrangement is alphabetical by subjects/titles in the following categorical order - Articles: Correspondence Articles: Published copies arranged by title Articles: Unpublished typescripts arranged by title Books: Arranged by title with correspondence preceding each title Speeches: Typescripts

Dates

03/08/1977-12/02/1988

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 7.2 Linear Feet (7 Hollinger Record Storage boxes; 1 drop front flat box (11x14"))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Correspondence, TMss, and information re. FG's biographical article onAthelstan Spilhaus. Includes - * Correspondence FG to Scribner, Charles (president, Scribner Publishing Company) - TLcarbon, 3/8/77. Thomas, Evan (vice president, editor) to FG - TLS, 5/10/77. Pell, Claiborne to Spilhaus, Athelstan - TL xerox copy, 12/2/88. * Biographical information on Athelstan (various copies and dates). * TMs, outline of article on Spilhaus (original + copy) * TMs, "Prologue" (2 copies). * TMs, "Abstract of an Adventurous Scientist" (original + copy) * Business card of Athelstan Spilhaus. * Clippings (xerox copies) about Spilhaus.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GREEN, FITZHUGH - MSS: "ABSTRACT OF AN ADVENTUROUS SCIENTIST": Manuscript

SPILHAUS, ATHELSTAN - ARTICLE BY FG/BIOGRAPHICAL INFO.: Manuscript

GREEN, FITZHUGH - TO SCRIBNER, CHARLES (COPY): Typed Letter Signed

EVAN, THOMAS - TO FG RE. SPILHAUS, ATHELSTAN: Typed Letter Signed

PELL, CLAIBORNE - TO SPILHAUS, ATHELSTAN (COPY): Typed Letter Signed