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Elaine Benton papers relating to James Purdy, 1970-1999

Creator:
Benton, Elaine
Call Number:
YCAL MSS 416
Container / Volume:
Box 1
Image Count:
377
Abstract:
Collection consists of approximately 120 letters and cards from James Purdy to his assistant and friend Elaine Benton, dating from 1983 to 1999, writings, and other materials. Benton served as Purdy's typist, and the writings include typescript drafts...
Description:
James Purdy, American writer.
Subject (Name):
Benton, Elaine. and Purdy, James, 1914-2009.
Subject (Topic):
American literature and Authors, American
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Elaine Benton papers relating to James Purdy, 1970-1999

2.
Elaine Benton papers relating to James Purdy, 1970-1999

Creator:
Benton, Elaine
Call Number:
YCAL MSS 416
Container / Volume:
Box 2
Image Count:
36
Abstract:
Collection consists of approximately 120 letters and cards from James Purdy to his assistant and friend Elaine Benton, dating from 1983 to 1999, writings, and other materials. Benton served as Purdy's typist, and the writings include typescript drafts...
Description:
James Purdy, American writer.
Subject (Name):
Benton, Elaine. and Purdy, James, 1914-2009.
Subject (Topic):
American literature and Authors, American
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Elaine Benton papers relating to James Purdy, 1970-1999

3.
Emily Farnham papers relating to Charles Demuth, 1955-1958

Creator:
Farnham, Emily, 1912-
Call Number:
YCAL MSS 522
Container / Volume:
Box 1
Image Count:
50
Abstract:
The papers document Emily Farnham's research and writing of the biography Charles Demuth: Behind a Laughing Mask. The collection contains correspondence; questionnaires for interviewees; lists of Demuth collectors and collections; photographs of pain...
Description:
Emily Farnham is the author of Charles Demuth: Behind a Laughing Mask (Tulsa: University of Oklahoma Press, 1971).
Subject (Name):
Demuth, Charles, 1883-1935., Ebberts, Carolyn May., and Farnham, Emily, 1912-
Subject (Topic):
American literature, Artists, American, and Authors, American
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Emily Farnham papers relating to Charles Demuth, 1955-1958

4.
William Shawn papers relating to Lousie Brooks, 1956-1986

Creator:
Shawn, William
Call Number:
YCAL MSS 886
Container / Volume:
Box 2
Image Count:
57
Abstract:
Collection of correspondence, writings, and other papers growing out of Shawn's collaboration with Brooks on a collection of essays, Lulu in Hollywood (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1982), about her life as a film actress. Correspondence features a large...
Description:
Louise Brooks (1906-1985), American dancer, actress, and author.
Subject (Geographic):
California, Los Angeles., and Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Subject (Name):
Brooks, Louise, 1906-1985., Gottlieb, Robert, 1931-2023., Lantz, Robert., Shawn, William., and Sicre, J. P. (Jean-Pierre)
Subject (Topic):
American literature, Authors, American, Motion picture industry, Motion picture actors and actresses, and Social life and customs
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > William Shawn papers relating to Lousie Brooks, 1956-1986