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Authors, American.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Alison Lurie papers

 Collection
Identifier: 14-12-2572
Abstract

Alison Lurie (September 3, 1926-December 3, 2020) was an American novelist. The Alison Lurie papers (bulk 1937-2020) contains notes, drafts, and proofs of books by Lurie; notes and manuscripts of short stories and other unpublished works; personal journals and diaries; and correspondence.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1937 - 2020; 1911 - 2020
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Alison Lurie papers

Beryl Graves collection of Laura (Riding) Jackson correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: 6301
Abstract

Consists of personal records and correspondence pertaining to Laura (Riding) Jackson, collected by Beryl Graves. The correspondence includes letters exchanged between Laura (Riding) Jackson and a variety of corespondents, including Schuyler B. Jackson, publishers Arthur Barker and Constable, and Nancy Cunard. There are also several letters to Robert Graves.

Dates: 1925-1940.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Beryl Graves collection of Laura (Riding) Jackson correspondence

Diane Ackerman papers

 Collection
Identifier: 6299
Abstract

Manuscripts, galleys, proofs, and reproductions of published and unpublished writings, including The Planets, A Natural History of the Senses, A Natural History of Love, and A Slender Thread; also, photographs, poems, articles and essays, research notes, and other papers.

Dates: 1971-1997.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Diane Ackerman papers

Donald Jay Grout papers

 Collection
Identifier: 14-20-998
Abstract Includes professional correspondence and applications and recommendations for grants and university positions. Also, personal correspondence with his parents while studying in Europe and teaching at Mills College and with a friend, Jonathan Schiller; worksheets, photographs and galley proofs for A HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC and both editions of A SHORT HISTORY OF OPERA; notes and notebooks on "Early Opèra Comique" and others, his dissertation manuscript; a manuscript on West Indian Music;...
Dates: 1929-2002.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Donald Jay Grout papers

E. B. White collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4619
Abstract

Manuscripts, letters, documents, clippings, photographs, filmstrips, film reels, notecards, cassette tapes, bound photocopies, medals and awards by, to, or about E.B. White, spanning the entire range of his activities throughout his life.

Dates: 1899-1999.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / E. B. White collection

F. Scott Fitzgerald miscellany

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4632
Dates: [ca. 1898]-1976-(bulk 1915-1940)
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / F. Scott Fitzgerald miscellany

Frank Sullivan collection

 Collection
Identifier: 4618
Abstract

Correspondence and other papers of Frank Sullivan, an American journalist, humorist and author who was long associated with the New Yorker magazine.

Dates: 1910-1972.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Frank Sullivan collection

George Jean Nathan collection

 Collection
Identifier: 4615
Abstract Manuscripts, correspondence, printed newspaper articles, clippings, and photographs by, to, or about Nathan, documenting his career as theater critic, author, and editor of the literary newspaper The American Spectator. Includes manuscripts for books and articles by Nathan; extensive correspondence concerning dealings with publishers, authors, and producers; letters from readers and fellow writers commenting on Nathan's work, including letters on the American Mercury and the American...
Dates: 1913-1958.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / George Jean Nathan collection

James Thurber papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4654
Dates: 1929-1962-(bulk 1929-1946)
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / James Thurber papers

Jay McInerney papers

 Collection
Identifier: 4666
Abstract

The Jay McInerney papers consist of personal correspondence, professional and publishing correspondence, photographs, and other papers relating chiefly to the publicity for his novel Bright Lights Big City.

Dates: 1971-1989.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Jay McInerney papers

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