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Morley-Cain papers, 1935-1957 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 boxes (4 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection includes correspondence and manuscripts. The correspondence consists of two series: one business, the other personal. The former series is composed chiefly of letters from Christopher Morley. Many are letters of thanks for correspondence as well as about manuscripts sent to him for publishing in his "Bowling Green" column or other publications. The business correspondence was on acidic, crumbling paper and has been photocopied onto acid-free paper. The latter series includes letters primarily written by Christopher Morley to his secretary, Helen Hare, later Cain, which refer heavily to his literary work, to personal friends, such as Buckminster Fuller, and personal philosophy. Among other items, there is a telegram and copies of letters from Ginger Rogers. Christopher Morley's manuscripts include poems, essays, novelettes, chapters from his books, and aphorisms.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Morley Family papers, 1852-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:: 26 linear ft. (53 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection focuses on the personal and professional life of Christopher Darlington Morley. Morley was a professor's son, and he began writing for pleasure very early in life. This collection includes material from his academic career, at Haverford College, and as a Rhodes scholar at Oxford University, which consists primarily of notebooks and essays. The bulk of the collection, however, focuses on Morley's professional creative writing, including newspaper columns, essays, novels, lectures, and poetry. Much of Morley's correspondence is also included, both professional and personal, and some writing and corresponcence from other Morley family members.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Arthur Bullard Papers, 1905-1929 (inclusive)

Extent:: 12 boxes and 1 folder
Abstract:: The Papers of Arthur Bullard (1879-1929), journalist and statesman, chronicle the major world political and economic events relating to World War I and its aftermath. Although the bulk of the material concerns Russia and Western Europe, there are writings on political events in North Africa, Central America, and East Asia as well. The collection includes copies and originals of newspaper and magazine articles, manuscripts of several novels, travel books, and political volumes, memorandum, and correspondence, most of which was written by Bullard. There is also a file of photographs and post cards.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Public Policy Papers [Contact Us]

Budd Schulberg Papers, 1936-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:: 34 boxes, 1 item, and 12.9 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of writings, correspondence, and miscellanea of the American novelist, playwright, screenwriter and biographer Budd Schulberg (1914-2009 ).

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

Preston Beyer Collection of John Steinbeck, 1970-1990 (bulk) 1939-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:: 19 boxes
Abstract:: Consists of correspondence, manuscripts, and ephemera by and relating to John Steinbeck collected by Preston Beyer, cofounder of the John Steinbeck Society of America. Included is a large amount of correspondence (circa 1939-1993) of Beyer with bibliographers, critics, collectors, biographers, universities, friends, and relatives concerned with the life and works of John Steinbeck.

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

Steuart M. Emery Papers, 1904-1937 (bulk) 1891-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 boxes and 1.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of manuscripts, correspondence, documents, photographs, and printed matter of American novelist/dramatist Steuart M. Emery.

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

Patrick Hemingway Papers, 1927-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 boxes and 3 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of correspondence, documents, photographs, and miscellanea of Ernest Hemingway's middle son, Patrick (1928- ), and the Hemingway family.

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

Selected Papers of George Seferis, 1935-1993 (inclusive) 1940-1970 (bulk)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 4 items
Abstract:: George Seferis was a Greek diplomat, ambassador, poet and translator. He held various posts with the Royal Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was ambassador to the United Nations, 1956-1957, and to Great Britain, 1957-1962. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1963, and was awarded an honorary degree from Princeton University in 1965.

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

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

Extent:: 3 boxes and 1.25 linear feet
Abstract:: 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]

S. S. Van Dine Scrapbooks, 1916-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:: 68 volumes and 7.21 linear feet
Abstract:: Educated in California and at Harvard, Willard Huntington Wright became editor of The Smart Set (1913-1914). After suffering a serious illness in 1925, he turned to writing detective novels under the pseudonym of "S. S. Van Dine". His papers consist of scrapbooks reflecting the professional and private life of Van Dine, including articles by and about him (1926-1930), reviews of his books, motion pictures, and radio plays, his literary and art criticism, and miscellaneous and general notes (1926-1937).

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