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Erich Kahler Papers, 1900-1989 (inclusive) 1940-1970 (bulk)

Extent:

15 boxes and 5.6 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of writings, correspondence, and printed matter of the Jewish scholar, author, and lecturer Erich Kahler, including some magazines and newspaper articles collected for his research purposes. There is also material and correspondence assembled after his death by his wife, Alice Loewy Kahler.

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Aubrey Beardsley Collection, 1890-1946 (inclusive)

Extent:

17 boxes

Abstract:

Aubrey Beardsley was an English draughtsman and author. The collection includes some of his Art Nouveau work, book illustrations, borders, chapter headings, title pages, and posters. Also included are various notes for his writing and holograph manuscripts of "Under the Hill" and "The Ivory Piece." Correspondence with friends and colleagues completes the collection.

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Frank Harris Papers, 1889-1930 (inclusive) 1915-1925 (bulk)

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9 boxes and 3.4 linear feet

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Consists primarily of typescript manuscripts, often with holograph corrections, representative of the literary production of American author Frank Harris: books, plays, stories, essays and articles, and biographical portraits. A good amount of the material is about the life and writings of Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), the popular and controversial Irish author. Also included are a small amount of correspondence, documents, and printed material.

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

Extent:

9 boxes and 8.5 linear feet

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The Zelda Fitzgerald Papers consists of manuscripts, correspondence, miscellaneous notes and related material, documents, pictures, clippings, and photographs of American author Zelda Fitzgerald.

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C. P. G. Fuller Collection of Aaron Burr, 1771-1851 (inclusive) 1778-1834 (bulk)

Extent:

3 boxes

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The collection consists of correspondence and documents collected by C. P. G. Fuller relating to Aaron Burr (1756-1836), vice president of the United States under Jefferson.

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Bruce C. Willsie Collection of British Sigillography, 0100-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:

126 boxes

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An open collection of examples of British sigillography (matrices, royal charters with seals, seal impressions, and related material), collected by Bruce C. Willsie, Class of 1986.

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Nikos Stangos Papers, 1953-2009 (inclusive)

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20 boxes and 7.8 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of personal papers of Nikos Stangos, a prolific Modern Greek poet and one of the most influential figures in British art publishing. For more than 30 years he was responsible for some of the most important art books of the late 20th century. As a result, in his modest way, he helped shape the discipline of art history in Britain and the United States.

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Godfrey Winham Writings on Music, 1958-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:

14 boxes and 6.7 linear feet

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Consists of Princeton music professor Godfrey Winham's unpublished writings on music, which have been edited, collated, and indexed by Roger Maren.

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Edward Steese Papers, 1878-1984 (inclusive)

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40 boxes and 19.5 linear feet

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Consists of papers of American architect and poet Edward Steese, including diaries, manuscripts, and architectural drawings.

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Julio Cortázar Papers, 1927-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:

5 boxes and 1.9 linear feet

Abstract:

The Julio Cortázar Papers consists of the manuscripts, notes, and notebooks of the Argentine novelist and short story writer Julio Cortázar (1914-1984). These papers primarily contain unpublished prose and poetry, as well as some manuscripts of published materials. Though Cortázar is not generally thought of as a poet, poetry is heavily represented in the collection, including a notebook of poems he wrote at the age of 12 (1927). There are also Spanish translations of some of Jean Cocteau's poetry, and lecture notes from two courses that Cortázar taught. Furthermore, the papers contain a small selection of quotations collected from the work of others, and notebooks that include an assortment of prose, poetry, and notes.

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