Subject: Authors, French -- 20th century / Form: Correspondence -- 20th century / Creator: Beaton, Cecil, 1904-1980. / Language: English - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Subject Authors, French -- 20th century Form Correspondence -- 20th century Creator Beaton, Cecil, 1904-1980. Language English

Extent:: 180 boxes, 1 item, and 78.3 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection documents the life and activities of Sylvia Beach (1887-1962), the American author, publisher, and owner of the Paris bookshop Shakespeare & Company, the Paris bookshop that was a meeting-point for French, English, Irish and American writers during the 1920's and 1930's. The collection consists largely of files relating to Shakespeare & Company; Beach's writings and translations, in particular her memoir Shakespeare & Company ; and files relating to the circle of artists and writers surrounding her throughout her life. Included are family, personal, and business correspondence; business records of Shakespeare & Company; personal and family records; manuscripts and artwork by members of her circle; photographs; and memorabilia.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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