11:14. "All Sons Must Say Goodbye" Materials, 1941-1942., 1941-1942, bulk: 1941 - 1942

File — Box: 11, Folder: 14

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The papers include a large quantity of Amrine's literary manuscripts, together with correspondence, print and near print material relating to a number of subjects, most importantly, atomic energy research and development.

Correspondents include: Albert Einstein, Hans Bethe, Harold Urey, Thomas Hart Benton and William Allen White. Other materials include a collection of black and white still photographs relating to Amrine's research interests and tape recorded interviews, used as background for a number of his books.

Dates

1941-1942
Majority of material found within 1941 - 1942

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.

Extent

From the Collection: 29.75 Cubic Feet (38 boxes and 1 oversized folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Typed Letters of correspondence to and from Amrine regarding development and publication of his 1942 novel, "All Sons Must Say Goodbye." Also included in this folder are Typed Manuscripts outlining novel chapters, Printed Matter of promotional materials for the novel, and Autograph Letters to Amrine regarding the novel's publication. Correspondents include William Allen White, Dorothy Dix (Elizabeth Merriwether Gilmer), and Payne Ratner, Governor of Kansas.