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Robert Girardi Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS254
Scope and Contents
Contains the book manuscripts of novelist Robert Girardi. Includes many unpublished manuscripts of novels, novellas, and short stories, as well as screenplay scripts.
Dates:
1985 - 1999
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
Includes many unpublished manuscripts of novels, novellas, and short stories, as well as screenplay scripts.
Jack Womack Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-141106.2
Scope and Contents
The collection documents the career of author Jack Womack and contains correspondence, manuscripts, articles, and ephemera. It also includes correspondence and manuscripts by science fiction author William Gibson.
Dates:
1992 - 2002
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
Womack has also written short pieces for and appeared on BBC1, BBC2, and Radio Bavaria.
Sister Alma Regina Papers
Collection — Box GTM Shared Box 52: [Barcode: 39020031370052], Folder: 4-7
Identifier: GTM-0104
Scope and Contents
Contents of this collection include numerous handwritten correspondence from Sr. Alma Regina to her editor, Father Shaundelle, the opening and middle chapters of her intended debut novel, and a completed short story named “The Magdalene.” All included documents are annotated and organized in chronological order, between the years of 1900 and 1906.
Dates:
1900 - 1906
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
Although she never managed to achieve this goal before her death in 1918 around 46 years of age, this collection houses her annotated manuscripts, completed short story, and personal correspondence between herself and her appointed editor, Father Henry Henry T.
John Henry Newman Portrait Print and Letter
Collection — Box GTM Shared Box 5 (Letter): [Barcode: 39020030726437], Folder: 10
Identifier: GTM-20230608
Scope and Contents
One printed reproduction of a portrait drawing of John Henry Newman by George Richmond and one short handwritten letter by Newman, dated 1877.
Dates:
1877
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
One printed reproduction of a portrait drawing of John Henry Newman by George Richmond and one short handwritten letter by Newman, dated 1877.
Reynaldo Hahn Papers
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 39020031370144]
Identifier: GTM-20011212
Scope and Contents
Archival collection of approximately 205 letters, 36 autograph postcards, and 44 photographs from or to the Caracas-born, naturalized French composer.
Dates:
1909 - 1946
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
He was named conductor of the Paris Opera shortly before his death.
Patrick White in Periodicals Collection
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS237
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The Patrick White in Periodicals Collection contains a comprehensive run of journal and magazine publications from 1934 to 2015 by and about Patrick White, the noted Australian author who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1973. Many of White's short and long stories, including "Miss Slatery and Her Demon Lover," "Clay," and "A Cheery Soul," appear in published form in this collection in periodicals such as "Australian Book Review," "Australian Literary Studies," "London Magazine,"...
Dates:
1934 - 2015; Majority of material found within 1957 - 1985
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
SYNOPSIS: The Patrick White in Periodicals Collection comprises published short and long stories and excerpts from novels by author Patrick White and essays by others reviewing or analyzing his works.
Booker Prize Collection
File
Identifier: GTM-20240202
Scope and Contents
Primarily comprised of promotional ephemera related to the Booker Prize (1984, 1989, 1997-1998) and the Russian Booker Prize (1994-1997). Also includes three VHS recordings related to the 1998 Booker Prize (ceremony, discussion, and "shorts").
Dates:
1984, 1997-1998
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
Also includes three VHS recordings related to the 1998 Booker Prize (ceremony, discussion, and "shorts").
Franklin B. Williams, Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS270
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
Franklin B. Williams, Jr. (1906-1997) Professor of English at Georgetown University (1939-1974) is best known for his magnum opus "An Index to Dedications and Commendatory Verses in English Books before 1641," 1962. Throughout the course of more than twenty years Professor Williams consulted the prefatory material in early English printed books in over 120 libraries in Britain, the European continent, and the United States. The resulting index is an indispensable resource for the study of...
Dates:
1931 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1974
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
Williams's exposure to an enormous quantity of Short Title Catalogue books also made him an important consultant to Katharine F.
John J. Ryan, SJ Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS47
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The John J. Ryan Papers include correspondence received by Ryan, some poems and short pieces, and the MSS of two novellas.
Dates:
1860 - 1913; Majority of material found within 1870 - 1897
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
Ryan Papers include correspondence received by Ryan, some poems and short pieces, and the MSS of two novellas.
John Carroll Scholars: Millenium Project Time Capsule
Collection
Identifier: GTA-990328
Scope and Contents
Contains decorated box marked "The Millenium Project 1999 - Time Capsule". Accompanying letter states that "Student clubs, organizations, and individuals have contributed pamphlets, fliers, essays, videos, photos and more in the hopes of representing student life at Georgetown in 1999." The stated opening date for the capsule is 2024.Contents include: John Carroll Scholars eXposition: The Millenium Project brochure; John Carroll Scholars Program brochure; Concert Choir and...
Dates:
1998-1999
Found in:
Georgetown University Archives
Found in Notes:
President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton in front of White House Christmas tree, signed by members of the Chamber Singers; Senior Class Committee senior auction ticket and program, senior orientation 1998 schedule, senior ball poster, and Winterfest 1999 poster; Grace Notes "Naked" CD and photographs; Brian Halstead photograph and written reflection on coming to Georgetown; Ted Neill short stories, "The House Guest" and "Nazis"; and The Hoya, 03/19/1999.
PEN Records
Collection
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
Found in Notes:
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).
Wallace Erwin Syrian Arabic Dictionary Collection
Collection
Identifier: GTM-870108
Scope and Contents
Research materials concerning a Syrian Arabic-English dictionary.
Dates:
1964 - 1975
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
In 1963, Erwin published the book, "A Short Reference Grammar of Iraqi Arabic."
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William D. Wheeler Papers
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 39020030751559]
Identifier: GTM-140718.1
Scope and contents note
The William D. Wheeler Papers consists of one box of correspondence, photographs, typed and handwritten notes, and published documents primarily pertaining to Wheeler’s interest in photography. Many of the materials have a heavy emphasis on techniques of color photography. Additionally, the collection includes a folder of memorabilia and receipts from a photography exhibit, the Federal Workers Union, and a reimbursement for travel from the military. The collection also includes a folder...
Dates:
1906 - 1918
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
John’s College in 1901 with a Bachelor of Science degree, and from Georgetown in 1904 with a Bachelor of Law degree. Shortly thereafter, he was admitted to the District Bar Association and practiced law until he entered into the Army in 1917.
Byington Family Papers 2
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS298
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The Byington Family Papers: Part 2 contain postcards, letters, and printed material documenting the life and times of A. Homer Byington and other members of the Byington family. Of interest are postcards to and from A. Homer Byington from Naples, where he served as U.S. consul at the turn of the twentieth century. The postcards describe life in Naples, volcanic activity there, and even an occasion when the King off Italy took of his hat out of respect for an American flag flying over...
Dates:
1822 - 2001; Majority of material found within 1860 - 1910
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
She died in Naples, and shortly thereafter, he retired from the foreign service (1907).
Dorothy Craigie collection
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS306
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The Dorothy Craigie Collection consists of material related to the first edition (1950) of Graham Greene and Dorothy Glover's collaborative work, The Little Fire Engine, with 16 original 14 by 8 1/2 inch illustrations. It was printed for Max Parrish & Co. Ltd., Adprint House, Rathbone Place, London W1 by Jarrold & Sons Ltd., Norwich.The Little Fire Engine is a children's story of Old Sam Trolley, Toby, the fire horse and the little fire engine of Little Snoreing. They are forced out...
Dates:
1950
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
They began and affair shortly after, Greene moving in with Glover as his family was in the countryside.
Harald S. Frederiksen papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS450
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The collection is composed of several short typed manuscripts by Frederiksen discussing his personal history and involvement in the OSS, as well as a variety of recommendations and reports on Frederiksen from colleagues, and one of his jailers. Additional documents include application and reference forms prepared by Frederiksen for the U.S. government, and some correspondence relating to his employment plans after leaving Vienna.
Dates:
1945-1952
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
The collection is composed of several short typed manuscripts by Frederiksen discussing his personal history and involvement in the OSS, as well as a variety of recommendations and reports on Frederiksen from colleagues, and one of his jailers.
World War I French Propaganda Scrapbook
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 39020030726825]
Identifier: GTM-20230508
Content Description
Scrapbook assembled by a French army officer primarily containing World War I propaganda materials issued between 1914 and 1917. All of the contents of the scrapbook are in French. It includes sheet music, small posters for war art exhibitions, notices for theatrical events concerning the war, advertisements, short stories and serial novelettes, cards related to bond drives, newspaper clippings and notices, patriotic lapel "pins," postcards, original drawings of a war lottery...
Dates:
1914 - 1917
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
It includes sheet music, small posters for war art exhibitions, notices for theatrical events concerning the war, advertisements, short stories and serial novelettes, cards related to bond drives, newspaper clippings and notices, patriotic lapel "pins," postcards, original drawings of a war lottery poster (R.
Samuel J. Hamrick Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-20151215
Scope and Contents
The papers of novelist Samuel J. Hamrick include book drafts, correspondence with publishers, photographs (box 1), research files, and notebooks (box 13).
Dates:
1929 - 2008
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Quigley Publications Archive
Collection
Identifier: GTM-211019
Scope and Contents
The collection contains materials pertaining to the various periodicals of Quigley Publications, Inc., including correspondence, subject files, some photographs and the extensive photographic morgue of the Motion Picture Daily, as well as index cardfiles created for the Motion Picture Daily, Motion Picture Herald, and others.Boxes 1 - 2, Motion Picture Daily index cardfilesBoxes 3 - 25, Motion Picture Herald Product Digest index cardfiles (Reviews, Features &...
Dates:
1950s
Found in:
Georgetown University Manuscripts
Found in Notes:
Boxes 1 - 2, Motion Picture Daily index cardfiles
Boxes 3 - 25, Motion Picture Herald Product Digest index cardfiles (Reviews, Features & Shorts)
Boxes 26 - 29, Motion Picture Herald subject indexes (Boxes 26 - 28 in notebooks, Box 29 in cardfiles)
Boxes 30 - 35, Subject files, ca. 1951-1956 (Corresp. w/ offices, Television files, misc.)
Boxes 3 - 25, Motion Picture Herald Product Digest index cardfiles (Reviews, Features & Shorts)
Boxes 26 - 29, Motion Picture Herald subject indexes (Boxes 26 - 28 in notebooks, Box 29 in cardfiles)
Boxes 30 - 35, Subject files, ca. 1951-1956 (Corresp. w/ offices, Television files, misc.)