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José Martínez Sotomayor Papers, 1929-1960 (inclusive) 1930-1932 (bulk)

Extent:

3 boxes

Abstract:

José Martínez Sotomayor was a Mexican lawyer, judge, and writer who published novels, short stories, and nonfiction. His personal papers includes correspondence and autograph and typescript manuscripts of three of Martínez Sotomayor's books.

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

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Vance Thompson Papers, 1894-1925 (inclusive)

Extent:

7 boxes and 3.15 linear feet

Abstract:

The Vance Thompson Papers consists of manuscripts, writings for the press, letters, documents, photographs and miscellanea of author and playwright Vance Thompson, Princeton Class of 1883.

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

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Thomas Colchie '64 Papers, 1968-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:

3 boxes and 1.25 linear feet

Abstract:

Thomas Colchie (Princeton University alumnus, Class of 1964), is a translator, editor, and literary agent with a specialization in Latin America. His papers consists of correspondence from Jorge Amado, António Lobo Antunes, Guillermo Cabrera Infante, Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Oswaldo França Júnior, Ignácio de Loyola Brandão, Manuel Puig, Murilo Rubião, Ernesto Sábato, José Saramago, Moacyr Scliar, João Ubaldo Ribeiro, José Luandino Vieira, Néstor Almendros, Adolfo Bioy Casares, Elizabeth Bishop, João Cabral de Melo Neto, Joaquim Cardozo, Philip Roth, and Alan Warner.

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Richard Pleasant Papers, 1940-1960 (bulk) 1930-1970 (inclusive)

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12 boxes and 5.2 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of writings, correspondence, photographs, diaries, scrapbooks, press releases, newspapers, clippings, and miscellaneous material relating to Richard Pleasant, a founder of the Ballet Theatre.

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

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Townsend Martin Collection, 1928 (inclusive)

Extent:

3 boxes and 1.2 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection consists of two boxes of typescripts, screenplays, and scene descriptions by American playwright and screenwriter Townsend Martin (Princeton Class of 1917) as well as one box of similar material by other authors, such as Willis Goldbeck and Fannie Hurst.

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Philip Ashton Rollins Collection, 1887-1950 (inclusive) 1900-1930 (bulk)

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25 boxes and 14 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of personal papers and material related to the American West collected by Philip Ashton Rollins (1869-1950).

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

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Princeton University Library Collection of Fratelli Alinari Photographs, circa 1950

Extent:

1 box and 1 linear foot

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Fratelli Alinari was an Italian firm founded in Florence in 1852 by the three Alinari brothers, Romualdo, Leopoldo, and Giuseppe. Fratelli Alinari became one of the largest and most prolific European photography firms of the 19th and 20th centuries. By 1880 the firm employed over 100 people. Alinari specialized in views of Italy and the reproduction of works of art. [http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/guides_bibliographies/photography_greece/photographers.html] Consists of an open collection of photographs by Fratelli Alinari depicting several sites in Greece.

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Flannery O'Connor Letters to Ashley Brown, 1958-1964 (inclusive)

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1 box and 0.2 linear feet

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Consists of thirty-eight letters written by the Southern author Flannery O'Connor to her friend Ashley Brown.

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

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Carlos M. Luis correspondence with members of Grupo Orígenes, 1962-1969 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.25 linear feet

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Consists of correspondence between author Carlos M. Luis and some members of Grupo Orígenes, an association of intellectuals in Cuban culture founded in 1944.

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Royal Danish Ballet Photographs, 1960 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 boxes

Abstract:

Consists of approximately 90 photographs of Royal Danish Ballet performances available from dance publicist Isadora Bennett, together with her detailed notes and numeration for each picture.

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