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Descriptive Summary
Title:
Bernard Augustine De Voto Papers,
1918-1955 (inclusive), 1944-1951 (bulk)
Collection number:
Special Collections M0001
Creator:
De Voto, Bernard Augustine, 1897-1955.
Extent:
63 linear ft.
Repository:
Stanford University. Libraries. Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives.
Abstract:
Correspondence, typescripts and galley proofs of 19 major works, 166 articles, 25 short fiction and non-fiction papers, broadcasts, speeches, lectures, and other papers. The correspondence (1948-55) with Harper's magazine relates to DeVoto's column The Easy Chair, and includes letters from Harper's magazine to senders of letters of condolence, and letters concerning DeVoto. Includes research material used in DeVoto's literary writings and in his work relating to politics, conservation and reclamation, free speech, national parks, and Western Americana. Correspondents include many of the leading persons in contemporary literature, politics, education, and the arts.
Language:
English.
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