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Finding Aid for James Agee collection of papers, 1933-[1952]

Guide to the James Agee collection of papers,1933-[1952]

Berg Coll MSS Agee
The Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature. New York Public Library. Room 320.
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New York, NY 10018-2788
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Processed by:
Staff
Date Completed:
2006
Encoded By:
Lynn Lobash and Nina Schneider
Processed and encoded through a gift from Gladys Kreible Delmas Foundation.

©2006 The New York Public Library. Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations. All rights reserved.

Table of Contents

Descriptive Summary Table of Contents

Title
James Agee collection of papers, 1933-[1952]
Creator
Agee, James, 1909-1955
Call Number
Berg Coll MSS Agee
Size
25 items
Repository
The New York Public Library. The Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American LiteratureNew York, New York
Abstract
This is a synthetic collection consisting of a manuscript, a typescript, and correspondence by the author.

Administration Information Table of Contents

Source

This is a synthetic collection, created from materials acquired through gift and purchase from various sources.

Custodial History

Previous owners include Robert Fitzgerald.

Access

Collection is restricted to qualified scholars and researchers through the Office of Special Collections, Room 316

Restrictions on Use

For permission to publish, contact the Curator, The Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature

Preferred Citation

[Identification of the item]. The Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature, The New York Public Library.

Biography Table of Contents

James Agee was an American novelist, poet, playwright, and journalist.

Scope and Content Note Table of Contents

This is a synthetic collection consisting of a manuscript, a typescript, and correspondence by the author. The manuscript and typescript are undated poems. The correspondence includes letters from the author, dating from 1933 to [1952], to Robert Fitzgerald, May Sarton, and Frances Steloff.

Series Descriptions Table of Contents

   
Manuscripts and Typescripts Table of Contents
Manuscript box. In: Auden, W. H. Miscellaneous ms. material. 24 pieces, Folder 1     
"The elections are over." Holograph poem. First line of poem used as title n.d.
ms.
( 1 p. )
Manuscript box     
Theme: Night stands up the east. Typescript poem n.d.
typescripts
( 2 p. )

Came with his letters to Robert Fitzgerald

   
Outgoing Correspondence Table of Contents
Manuscript box     
14 ALS, 1 ANS, 4 TLS, 2 postcards to Robert Fitzgerald 1933 Aug. 29 - [1952] Nov. 8
corr. Out
( 21 items in 4 folders )

With 3 ALS from Agee's wife Via to Robert Fitzgerald, [n.d.]

Manuscript box (Sarton)     
TNS to May Sarton [1943]
corr. Out
( 1 p. )

With: The Poets Speak. New York: New York Public Library, 1943

Manuscript box (Gotham)     
TLS to Frances Steloff [n.d.]
corr. Out
( 1 p. )

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