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"The Many Faces of Mark Twain." A Voice of America 60 minute documentary on the life and times of Twain. This program was broadcast on Nov. 27, 1960, the 125th anniversary of Twain's birth. The program includes narration and taped "portraits" of Twain by several who knew him. 47 pp. ditto copy., Oct. 12, 1960

 Item — Box: 1

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

From the Collection:

Papers, which pertain to Samuel Clemens, particularly to his life in Elmira, New York, include letters to Ida Langdon from Henry Nash Smith, Orville Prescott, and others regarding her talks on Twain, gifts of Twain memorabilia to the University of California, certain of Twain's writings, and related subjects; printed items including articles on Twain by his nephew, Jervis Langdon, Miss Langdon, and Smith; program (1960) for the Elmira College Mark Twain Festival and typescripts or photocopies of speeches given by Smith and Miss Langdon respectively at the Festival; her speech (1961) at the Elmira College Phi Beta Kappa Convocation; a Voice of America radio script (1960) on the life and times of Twain; photographs of the presentation (1952) of Twain's study to Elmira College; and newspaper clippings, including reports of Miss Langdon's addresses and reviews of Twain's posthumously published Letters from the Earth.

Dates

  • Oct. 12, 1960

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Extent

.2 cubic feet. (.2 cubic feet.)

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

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