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Carl Van Doren Papers, 1900-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:
48 boxes, 110 items, and 17.85 linear feet
Abstract:
The collection illustrates the literary career of American author and professor Carl Van Doren, including typescripts and research notes for his Pulitzer Prize winning biography of Benjamin Franklin. The collection also contains various documents, including Van Doren's will, souvenirs, memorabilia, photographs, clippings, and printed material, as well as legal papers and correspondence dealing with his participation in several lawsuits involving copyright infringement.

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

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Zelda Fitzgerald Papers, 1919-1997 (inclusive) 1920-1948 (bulk)

Extent:
9 boxes and 8.5 linear feet
Abstract:
The Zelda Fitzgerald Papers consists of manuscripts, correspondence, miscellaneous notes and related material, documents, pictures, clippings, and photographs of American author Zelda Fitzgerald.

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

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C. T. Lanham Papers on Ernest Hemingway, 1945-1978 (inclusive)

Extent:
3 boxes and 1.25 linear feet
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Charles Trueman Lanham was a life soldier who retired as a general and was also friends with Hemingway. The papers consist of Xerox copies of correspondence between Lanham and Hemingway, a chronology of his time in World War II, correspondence about Hemingway, and a draft of Carlos Baker's biography of Hemingway.

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

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Story Magazine and Story Press Records, 1931-1999 (inclusive)

Extent:
272 boxes
Abstract:
Consists of the fairly complete working business files of the original Story and other related publishing ventures of owner-editors Martha Foley and Whit and Hallie Burnett, and the new Story author files of Richard and Lois Rosenthal. Included are editorial and personal correspondence, business and financial records, and artwork.

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

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Booth Tarkington Papers, 1812-1956, 1812-1956 (inclusive) 1899-1946 (bulk)

Extent:
281 boxes and 131.9 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists of extensive writings -- novels, plays, short stories, articles, film scenarios, radio scripts -- and correspondence of "The Gentleman from Indiana" Booth Tarkington, noted American author and winner of the Pulitzer Prize.

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

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Archives of Harold Ober Associates, 1913-2002 (inclusive) 1968-2002 (bulk)

Extent:
856 boxes and 400 linear feet
Abstract:
This collection consists of correspondence of the New York City literary agency Harold Ober Associates, Inc. and its three London affiliates. Established by Harold Ober (1881-1959) in the 1920s, the agency quickly grew in size and reputation, and has been considered one of the leading representatives for American and British writers in the world. The correspondence includes letters between the agency or affiliates and clients, editors, publishers, and other agents. Also included are other organizational files, such as date books and financial ledgers.

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

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Philip Wylie Papers, 1920-1984 (inclusive) 1930-1971 (bulk)

Extent:
304 boxes and 162.0 linear feet
Abstract:
A writer of fiction and nonfiction, Philip Gordon Wylie (Princeton Class of 1924), authored hundreds of short stories, articles, serials, syndicated newspaper columns, novels, and works of social criticism. His collection consists of manuscripts and correspondence representing his life work, ranging from Dormitory Ditties, published during his college days (circa 1920), to The End of the Dream, a novel published posthumously in 1972.

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

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Mildred Gilman Wohlforth Papers, 1910-1994 (inclusive) 1927-1985 (bulk)

Extent:
25 boxes
Abstract:
Mildred Gilman Wohlforth was an American journalist, newspaper reporter, and novelist. Her papers include over 600 letters from friends, family, and literary associates, along with autograph and typed manuscripts for several unpublished novels. Also present are selected papers of her husband, Robert Wohlforth, a journalist, business analyst, and author.

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

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Dora Marsden Collection, 1907-1961 (inclusive) 1909-1914 (bulk)

Extent:
4 boxes and 1.60 linear feet
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Dora Marsden was an English author, editor, and suffragette. The collection contains correspondence about Marsden's books and periodicals, manuscripts sent to the periodicals, correspondence with other feminists, part of James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and correspondence with contemporary literary figures.

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

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Gordon Merrick Papers, 1936-1991 (inclusive) 1954-1988 (bulk)

Extent:
23 boxes
Abstract:
The Gordon Merrick Papers consist primarily of drafts of the manuscripts of Merrick's novels, written over a thirty-nine year period, from the late 1940s ( The Strumpet Wind, 1947) to the mid-1980s ( Measure of Madness, 1986). Also present is his business and financial correspondence with agents, publishers, and banks over a twenty-one year period, from 1967 until his death in 1988. In addition there is a clipping file which dates back to Merrick's first experiences as an actor in the 1930s, as well as photographs taken for publicity as well as for Merrick's personal collection.

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

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Archives of Henry Holt and Company, 1859-1981 (inclusive) 1890-1943 (bulk)

Extent:
191 boxes, 435 volumes, and 133 linear feet
Abstract:
Henry Holt was a prominent publisher in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The collection consists of correspondence and manuscripts of authors published by the company, various bookkeeping records, and a collection of photographs, publicity materials, and clippings about Robert Frost.

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

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Helen MacInnes Papers, 1941-1984 (inclusive) 1941-1966 (bulk)

Extent:
65 boxes and 29.70 linear feet
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The Helen MacInnes Papers contain the original manuscripts of twenty-two published novels, miscellaneous articles and speeches, and a play of renown Scottish novelist Helen MacInnes.

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

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F. Scott Fitzgerald Papers, 1897-1944 (inclusive)

Extent:
32.45 linear feet (in 61 containers)
Abstract:
The F. Scott Fitzgerald Papers (C0187) is a comprehensive literary archive containing the original manuscripts, working drafts, corrected galleys, personal and professional correspondence, autobiographical scrapbooks, photographs, and other original materials of F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940), Princeton Class of 1917.

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

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James Ramsey Ullman Papers, 1915-1971 (inclusive) 1935-1970 (bulk)

Extent:
111 boxes and 37.03 linear feet
Abstract:
Consists of the extant papers of James Ramsey Ullman (Princeton Class of 1929), American novelist, theatrical producer, world traveler, and mountain climber. Included are manuscripts of most of his major works, many shorter works, correspondence, and subject files.

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

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Elmer Adler Papers, 1651-1961 (inclusive) 1925-1955 (bulk)

Extent:
464 boxes
Abstract:
Elmer Adler was a printer, publisher, editor, and author. This collection consists of the personal papers of Adler as well as the business archives of the Pynson Printers and The Colophon.

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

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