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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Blackmur's creative and academic efforts, and includes his critical essays, reviews, poetry, short stories, plays, and unpublished novels.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.

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Louis O. Coxe Letters to William Meredith, 1939-1984 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists of approximately 110 letters by Louis O. Coxe (Princeton Class of 1940) to his former classmate, fellow poet, and friend William Meredith, primarily during the 1940s and 1970s.

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Nathaniel Burt Papers, 1923-1986 (inclusive)

Extent:
54 boxes
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The Nathaniel Burt Papers contain materials related to the works of novelist Nathaniel Burt (Princeton Class of 1936), such as Leopards in the Garden (1968), Palaces for the People (1977), The Perennial Philadelphians (1963), and Scotland's Burning (1953), as well as personal correspondence and financial papers about the Burt family property.

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Louis O. Coxe Collection, 1941-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:
14 boxes and 5.4 linear feet
Abstract:
Louis O. Coxe (Princeton Class of 1940) was a noted twentieth-century poet, playwright, and critic. The collection contains autograph and typescript versions of Coxe's poetry and sixteen of Coxe's notebooks. Also included are materials for the play Billy Budd, such as notes, drafts, worksheets, galley proofs, and production notes.

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Struthers Burt Papers, 1911-1954 (bulk) 1845-1957 (inclusive)

Extent:
33 boxes and 19.42 linear feet
Abstract:
Struthers Burt was a noted poet, prose writer and rancher in the first half of the twentieth century. The collection includes various copies of some of Burt's own works, correspondence with family and friends from his days at Princeton University, and assorted materials about his family and genealogy.

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Allen Tate Collection, 1931-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 box and 0.45 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists primarily of letters and postcards to various friends, fellow poets, and associates by American poet and editor Allen Tate.

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John Peale Bishop Papers, 1913-2008 (inclusive)

Extent:
26 boxes and 11.6 linear feet
Abstract:
John Peale Bishop (Princeton Class of 1917) was a noted author, poet, and editor. This collection consists of manuscripts, correspondence, documents, drawings, printed materials, and memorabilia of Bishop.

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Raymond Holden Papers, 1924-1973 (inclusive)

Extent:
9 boxes
Abstract:
Raymond Holden was a noted author and publisher, who worked for a variety of publications, including the New Yorker, Fortune, Newsweek, and Reader's Digest. His papers include various copies and notes from his own works, correspondence with friends, some work of other people, and assorted documents.

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