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R. P. Blackmur Papers, 1864-1965 (inclusive)

Extent:
52 boxes
Abstract:
Richard Palmer Blackmur was a notable literary critic, poet, and Princeton University professor. This collection documents Blackmur's creative and academic efforts, and includes his critical essays, reviews, poetry, short stories, plays, and unpublished novels. In addition to his writings, Blackmur's papers contain significant correspondence with major literary figures of the twentieth century.

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

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Rodolfo Alonso Correspondence and Photographs, 1953-2016 (bulk) 1910-2016 (inclusive)

Extent:
6 boxes and 2.5 linear feet
Abstract:
Rodolfo Alonso is an Argentine poet, translator, essayist, and editor. The collection includes Alonso's correspondence with various Latin American writers including Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Raúl Gustavo Aguirre, Juan Gelman, Augusto Roa Bastos, Juan José Saer, Ernesto Sábato, Lêdo Ivo, Hector Tizón, Edgar Bayley, António Ramos Rosa, Milton de Lima Sousa, and Claudio Magris. In addition, the collection includes photographs of Alonso throughout his career with many Latin American figures as well as a personal collection of his family and travels.

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

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17th-Century Italian Letters Collection, 1598-1699 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists of 97 letters and documents of various Italian church and political figures of the 17th century, primarily in Florence, Pisa, and Rome, chiefly in Italian but also including some in Latin, dating from 1598 to 1699.

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

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Ottavio Falconieri Papers, 1661-1674 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 box and 0.4 linear feet
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Consists of selected papers of the Italian humanist and cleric Ottavio Falconieri (1636-1675). Included are thirteen manuscripts (either autograph drafts or secretarial copies) of texts mostly written in Rome, 1661-74, and 135 autograph drafts and secretarial copies of outgoing letters from Falconieri to Cardinal Francesco Barberini (1597-1679) and others, chiefly written from Brussels between February 1673 and December 1674.

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

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Carol Joyce papers and Academy Books and Bindery records, 1912-2017 (inclusive) 1975-2008 (bulk)

Extent:
10 linear feet (10 record cartons, 30 volumes, and 3 oversize flat files) and 4.1 gigabytes
Abstract:
This collection documents the career of Carol Joyce (born 1946), a bookbinder, conservator, designer, and artist, specializing in book and paper restoration, limited edition books, conservation enclosures, and the rebinding of damaged books. She owned and operated Academy Books and Bindery, in Stockton, New Jersey, from 1983 to 2008. The collection contains many examples of limited-edition books that she produced or collected, as well as visual and written documentation for some of her projects.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Maria SS.ma del Soccorso di Sciacca Lodge of Norristown records, 1904-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.2 linear feet (; 13 volumes, 1 folder)
Abstract:
The Maria SS.ma del Soccorso di Sciacca Lodge of Norristown, Pa., founded in 1904, is a beneficial organization that provides sick and death benefits to its members. Membership is open to people belonging to the Roman Catholic Church who are either Sicilian or of Sicilian descent. The collection contains thirteen volumes including financial records, sick benefit records, and minutes of the society during the years of 1904 to 1983. There is also one folder of miscellaneous records.

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

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Libyan photograph album, 1937

Extent:
.33 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:
This album contains 98 black and white photographs taken during a trip to Libya in 1937 by an anonymous photographer, who likely was German or Italian. The photographs are of scenes from around Libya, such as the Hotel Albergo Mehari, a camel market, Tripoli Castle, a coastal oasis, a Bedouin village, markets and bazars. Prominent locations shown include, Tripoli, Sabratha, Leptis Magna, Zliten, and Yefren. Additionally, photographs of people, including children, locals, officials, and soldiers can be found throughout.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Helenē Vakalo Papers, 1933-2000 (inclusive) 1954-1990 (bulk)

Extent:
22 boxes, 12 items, and 12.3 linear feet
Abstract:
The Helenē Vakalo Papers consists of papers by and relating to the Greek art critic and poet Helenē Vakalo (1921-2001). Included are autograph and typed manuscripts of Vakalo's poetry, lectures, articles, and essays, as well as her correspondence, notebooks, loose notes, and memorabilia. There are also official documents, photographs, awards, printed material, and several works by prominent Greek writers and artists. Of particular importance are the unpublished works and early manuscripts, as well as Vakalo's correspondence with her husband, painter, stage designer, art critic, and writer Giōrgos Vakalo, and with numerous distinguished artists and literary figures.

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

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