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Alan Redway Papers 1

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS84
Collection-level Scope and Content Note The papers of Alan Redway consist of manuscripts and correspondence relating to his lifelong bibliographic work on British novelist Graham Greene. Included in the collection are letters from Greene,as well as numerous editors, publishers, scholars and writers associated with the bibliography. In addition, Redway had collected newspaper and magazine clippings on Greene and his writings.The son of Frank Redway, a London dealer in rare and fine books and manuscripts, and the nephew...
Dates: 1924 - 1987; Majority of material found within 1949 - 1983
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Shirley Hazzard Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS421
Collection-level Scope and Content Note The focus of the collection is Hazzard's friendship with and writing on Graham Greene, particularly her reminiscent book, "Greene on Capri," (2000), which recalls the period from the 1960s through the 1980s when Hazzard and her husband, writer Francis Steegmuller, frequently sojourned on the island and spent many hours in the company of Greene, either at his home Il Rosario or at da Gemma's, a favorite cafe. Correspondence, from friends and literary associates, as well as publishers,...
Dates: 1941 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1990 - 2000
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Arabic Script Manuscript Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-760101a
Scope and Contents This collection contains manuscripts written in the Arabic script and contains texts in the languages of Persian and Turkish, as well as a number of Arabic dialects. The texts vary widely in subject matter. This small collections contains a number of Korans and other religious works, as well as books of history and poetry, and the Kama Sutra. The provenance and dates of acquisitions vary from item to item, some having come from the University Archives, some through purchase, and some through...
Dates: 1544-1800s
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Desmond Egan Papers 2

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Identifier: GTM-GAMMS81
Collection-level Scope and Content Note This collection is the second accession of the papers of the notable Irish poet, Desmond Egan (1936 - ). A portion consists of correspondence from international scholars, writers, several Irish ministers and various foreign ambassadors to Ireland. Among the well-known writers are Samuel Beckett, Robert Creeley, Seamus Heaney, Ted Hughes, Ian Jack, Desmond Guiness, James Laughlin, Peter Kavanagh (brother of poet Patrick Kavanagh), Peter Luke, Sean MacBride and James McKenna. ...
Dates: 1979 - 1990
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Harry Sylvester Papers

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Identifier: GTM-GAMMS220
Collection-level Scope and Content Note The major portions of the Harry Sylvester Papers consist of correspondence and manuscripts for his published novel, “Moon Gaffney”; and an unpublished work, “A Watch in the Night.” Notable correspondents include writers, publishers, scholars, political and religious leaders, such as Harry L. Binsse, Paul Beecher Blanshard, Harvey Breit, Dorothy Day, William A.S. Dollard, Waldo Frank, John Farrar, Brendan Gill, Matthew Hoehn, Nathan I. Hentoff, Stanley J. Kunitz, Eugene J. and...
Dates: 1930 - 1993; Majority of material found within 1944 - 1970
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Arnold U. Ziegler Memorial Dickens Collection

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Identifier: GTM-150610
Scope and Contents

Manuscripts, correspondence, ephemera and realia relating to Charles Dickens collected by Arnold U. Ziegler. Includes records and publications of various branches of the Dickens Fellowship (c1921-1960s).

Dates: 1843 - 1960
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Frederick W. Rolfe, Baron Corvo Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-141102.1
Content Description

Secondary works relating to Baron Corvo, including correspondence from collectors such as Donald Weeks, manuscripts of papers about Corvo by various authors (some photocopied), printed ephemera, and photographs.

Dates: 1929 - 2013
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Joyce Kilmer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS83
Scope and Contents The Joyce Kilmer papers consist of three categories of material: correspondence, manuscripts, and printed material (news clippings, photographs, and scores for music set to poems by Joyce and Aline Kilmer). Letters include those from Joyce Kilmer to Aline Kilmer (total 44), to his young son Kenton (total 4), and to friends such as Rev. James J. Daly, S.J., and to Rev. Charles O'Donnell, C.S.C. Other correspondence is that of Joyce Kilmer's mother, Annie Kilburn Kilmer to friends William L....
Dates: 1907 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1917 - 1941
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

PEN Records

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Identifier: GTM-890630
Scope and Contents

A segment of the archives of the London-based international association of poets, essayists and novelists, known as PEN. Comprised of correspondence, manuscripts and some photographs. Includes files regarding contacts with some 40 London embassies; material about the annual PEN Congress which failed to take place in Iran in 1963; and manuscript submissions for a short story contest (circa 1961).

Dates: 1938 - 1971; Majority of material found within 1950s-1960s
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Lisa Sergio papers

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Identifier: GTM-GAMMS172
Collection-level Scope and Content Note The Lisa Sergio Papers span the career of this eminent woman. The bulk of the material dates from 1937 to 1988. Material includes correspondence, manuscripts of books and articles, transcripts for lectures, addresses, and radio broadcasts. Files cover a wide range of subjects that interested Ms. Sergio, as well as organizations in which she participated. A photographs series includes Ms. Sergio and her many contacts with notable individuals. An audio-visual series includes recordings of...
Dates: 1900-1989; Majority of material found within 1937-1988
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Julie and Thomas Kernan papers

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Identifier: GTM-GAMMS181
Collection-level Scope and Content Note The Julie and Thomas Kernan papers are organized into 7 series: correspondence by notable individuals and friends who were frequent correspondents; files on Jacques and Raissa Maritain; correspondence by Julie and Thomas Kernan; subject files which include correspondence and material about the various organizations and miscellaneous business that the Kernans were involved with; manuscripts and published works by Julie and Thomas Kernan; a large collection of information and...
Dates: 1765-1988; Majority of material found within 1940-1975
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Michael Richey Papers 1

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Identifier: GTM-GAMMS223
Collection-level Scope and Content Note The Michael Richey papers 1, consist of original correspondence from personal friends who also comprise the notable circle of artists who congregated at the home of English sculptor Eric Gill (1882-1940), on Pigotts farm in Buckinghamshire. Together with Gill, these included Anthony Foster, Rene Hague, David Jones, Walter Shewring, and Denis Tegetmeier. Correspondence is also included from other well-known acquaintances (many of whom were related or closely associated to the...
Dates: 1930 - 1997; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1980
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Michael Richey Papers 2

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS321
Collection-level Scope and Content Note The Michael Richey papers 2, consists of original correspondence from personal friends and members of the Richey family; as well as printed material including clippings, journals, and magazines featuring articles by and about Michael Richey. A portion of the correspondence is from the notable circle of artists who congregated at the home of English sculptor Eric Gill, (1882-1940), on Pigotts Farm in Buckinghamshire. These include Gill, Anthony Foster, and Rene Hague. Additional...
Dates: 1897 - 2004; Majority of material found within 1940 - 2000
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Shane Leslie Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS163
Collection-level Scope and Content Note This collection essentially comprises the life and letters of Sir Shane Leslie whose boundless energy and wide-ranging interests took him all over Britain, the United States and Canada, bringing him in touch with people in many fields including the arts, economics, education, literature, politics and religion. Sir Shane's personal papers also reflect his deep concern and interest in Irish culture and politics, particularly the question of Irish independence through Home Rule. The...
Dates: 1800 - 1990
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

William F. Claire Papers 1

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS409
Scope and Contents The William F. Claire Papers consist of 12 autograph signed letters and 3 typed signed letters to and from William Claire. Of them, a majority discuss his writing on and analysis of the work of poet and writer Katherine Garrison Chapin Biddle, entitled "The Unpredictable Bloom." The collection contains correspondence from the Academy of American Poets, as well as the "Southern Review", the quarterly literary magazine fo the Louisiana State University, in reference to Claire's publication...
Dates: 1959 - 2006; Majority of material found within 1966-1968
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

William F. Claire Papers 2

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Identifier: GTM-110502
Scope and Contents The collection is comprised of correspondence received by William Claire from Robert Lax, Thomas Merton, and Mark Van Doren. Other materials relate to the special double issue of "Voyages" magazine (Volume 2, Numbers 1 and 2, September 1968) focussing on Robert Lax, with an introduction by Claire, a brief biography on and writings by Lax. The collection also includes, typescripts and correspondence pertaining to "The Essays of Mark Van Doren (1942-1972)" edited by Claire (Conn.: Greenwood...
Dates: 1930 - 2016
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Saturday Evening Post article by William Peter Blatty

 Collection — Box: GTM Shared Box 19 (Oversized), Folder: 5
Identifier: GTM-20231116
Scope and Contents

1 issue of the Saturday Evening Post (March 29, 1958) featuring an article by William Peter Blatty titled "They Believed I Was an Arab Prince."

Dates: 1958
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Nelson Bond Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-141117.2
Content Description Correspondence to Nelson Bond from dealer Allen Ahearn and Roy Squires re collecting Ray Bradbury. Includes printed items re Bradbury (articles and ephemera); 2 photographs of Bradbury (dated 1939 and 1993). Also items relating to James Branch Caball.Includes one LP sound recording (in Italian). Title: "Cronache Marziane" ["The Martian Cronicles"]. Inscribed to Nelson and Betty Bond. Signed by Ray Bradbury (1979).Additional items relating to Nelson Bond, donated by...
Dates: 1971-2011
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

Leo and Jane Codd papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-830131
Scope and Contents The Leo and Jane Codd Papers contain correspondence to the Codds, photographs, and manuscripts. Correspondence, manuscripts, and related material is arranged alphabetically within the collection. The Codds lived in the Georgetown area of Washington, D.C., and enjoyed travelling, especially to Ireland. Much of their correspondence from friends and acquaintances refers to their trips to Ireland or to their hospitality and cordiality when guests visited them in Washington.The papers...
Dates: 1914 - 1973
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

National Book Awards Collection

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-20220101
Scope and Contents The collection consists of promotional materials and other ephemera related to the National Book Awards. It includes press kits (1959, 1971-1973), programs (2001, 2011), publicity items related to Saul Bellow's novel Mr. Sammler's Planet (1969-1970), a signed broadside copy of Mary Lee Settle's National Book Award acceptance speech (1978), and a set of National Book Award medallion stickers (2023).The collection also contains a handbook titled "Writers in Indian Country: A...
Dates: 1969 - 2023
Found in: Georgetown University Manuscripts

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