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Gilbert Troxell Correspondence

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

This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.

Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
C0179
Repository:
Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
Extent:
  • 1 box
  • 0.2 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Gilbert Troxell Correspondence, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Date:
1939-1949 (inclusive)
Creator:
Troxell, Gilbert
Form:
Correspondence -- 20th century
Abstract:
Consists of letters to Gilbert Troxell from Sinclair Lewis, John O'Hara, and Carlotta Monterey O'Neill, the wife of Eugene O'Neill, discussing the donation of manuscripts to the Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University.

Troxell, Gilbert

Gilbert Troxell was curator of American literature at Yale University Library during the 1940s.

The collection consists of letters to Troxell from Sinclair Lewis, John O'Hara, and Carlotta Monterey O'Neill, the wife of Eugene O'Neill, discussing the donation of manuscripts to the Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University.

This collection, with the exception of Folder 1 (AM unknown) was donated by Mrs. Gilbert Troxell in 1969 (AM20039).

Folder inventory added by Hilde Creager (2015) in 2012.

No appraisal information is available.

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Publisher
Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Date
2008
Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Collection Inventory

Millicent Todd Bingham, 1948 January. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. to Troxell 25 January 1948 and TL from Yale Reference Librarian (unnamed) to Bingham, concerning a student who attended Yale in the 1820's.

Physical Description

1 folder

Sinclair Lewis, 1939-1947. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

7 A.Ls.S. (all to Troxell) and 4 T.Ls.S. (1 to Mr. Tinker, 1 to James T. Babb, 2 to Troxell).

Physical Description

1 folder

Carlotta Monterey-O'Neill, 1942-1947. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

5 A.Ls.S. 1 T.L.S. and 1 T.N.S. to Troxell.

Physical Description

1 folder

John O'Hara, 1939-1949. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Additional material: Envelope in which AM20039 was sent by Mrs. Troxwell, 1969. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

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