Saroyan, William, 1908- . Correspondence with Goldie Weisberg, 1930-1938

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Saroyan, William, 1908-
Abstract:
The collection consists of 55 letters from Saroyan totaling 153 pages and 36 letters and cards from Weisberg. The letters are intensely literary and show a side of Saroyan that becomes virtually invisible to documentation after his popular success in 1934. (Notes taken from dealer Peter B. Howard's description)
Extent:
.25 linear ft.
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of 55 letters from Saroyan totaling 153 pages and 36 letters and cards from Weisberg. The letters are intensely literary and show a side of Saroyan that becomes virtually invisible to documentation after his popular success in 1934. (Notes taken from dealer Peter B. Howard's description)

Biographical / historical:

Goldie Weisberg was a fellow writer whose work Saroyan had discovered in a literary magzine. Saroyan initiated the correspondence, which focuses on their respective reading, writing, and work lives.

Acquisition information:
Purchased, 2000.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
American literature--20th century.
Names:
Weisberg, Goldie.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
Department of Special Collections, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022