2:11. Report., 1950? - 1960s?

File — Box: 2, Folder: 11

Scope Note

From the Collection:

The Edgar E. Clark Collection documents the publication of the writings of Milovan Djilas, a noted Yugoslav communist who later became a vocal critic of communism. Most of the collection conecrns Djilas' book "The New Class," published in 1957. The collection includes correspondence dated 1956-1968 about Djilas' writings and the efforts to publish his works. Also present in this archive is an extensive series of reports by Edgar E. Clark and his wife Katharine J. Clark about Djilas and his works. A few manuscripts, including a draft version of Ismail Akhmedov's "A Tartar's Iliad", are also included.

Most of the documents date between 1950 and 1968. The Edgar E. Clark Collection is preserved in 4 boxes amounting to 1 linear foot of material.

Dates

1950? - 1960s?

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: 1 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

"Original of Katharine's report to INS on UDBA attempt to frame Steffie. We rallied Richard Williams of the BBC and Karl Kerber. They filed similar reports and accompanied us to the hearing. The case was dismissed." Also: "Information supplied Time on Austrian newspaper report claiming that Dedijer -- as late as October 1965 -- supported the view of Djilas. By that time, the two had long broken. Dedijer was doing his best to inveigle himself back into good graces of Tito."