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William Isbister Collection, circa 1860-1906 (inclusive)

Extent:

4 boxes and 1.6 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of correspondence mainly from Victorian novelists and other writers to W. Isbister & Co., publishers of Good Words and the Sunday Magazine.

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

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Sylvia and Robert Lynd Correspondence, 1905-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 boxes and 0.8 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of intimate correspondence between married Irish writers Sylvia and Robert Lynd, comprising over 260 letters that span most of their relationship from 1905 to 1937.

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

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Abdullah Frères Photographs Collection, 1880s (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 1.3 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of an open collection of photographs by the Istanbul photography firm of Abdullah frères.

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

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William A. Packard Collection, 1857-1878 (inclusive)

Extent:

3 boxes and 1.2 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of selected papers of classics professor William A. Packard.

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

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Maxwell E. Perkins Letters to Elizabeth H. Lemmon, 1922-1947 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 boxes and 0.6 linear feet

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Consists of 128 letters (1922-1946) by Scribner editor Maxwell E. Perkins to his long-time friend and platonic lover Elizabeth H. Lemmon.

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

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Max Gordon Papers, 1908-1971 (inclusive) 1950-1965 (bulk)

Extent:

37 boxes

Abstract:

Max Gordon (1892-1978) was an American theatrical producer. His collection contains personal correspondence with theater and film notables spanning the years 1942-1971. Also included are production materials, such as correspondence, contracts, summaries of earnings, financial sheets, and miscellaneous notes of plays Gordon produced, including Born Yesterday, The Solid Gold Cadillac, My Sister Eileen, and the film, Abe Lincoln in Illinois, as well as letters and script reports relating to Columbia Pictures.

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

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Mark Twain Collection, 1872-1908 (bulk) 1872-1921 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.2 linear feet

Abstract:

Collection consists of material by or about the celebrated American writer Mark Twain, including correspondence, photographs, and ephemera.

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

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Mathematics Correspondence of Sylvester Robins, 1880-1899 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.4 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of nineteenth-century correspondence of Sylvester Robins discussing mathematical questions, computations, and solutions.

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

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Glen C.H. Perry Papers, 1944-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:

6 boxes and 2.5 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection consists of works, lecture note cards, correspondence, an audio tape, and printed matter of American journalist and publicist Glen C. H. Perry (Princeton Class of 1926).

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

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Gabriel García Márquez Correspondence with Rogelio García Lupo, 1965-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box

Abstract:

Consists of seven typed letters by Gabriel García Marquez and five typed letters by Rogelio García Lupo.

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