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Don Cameron Allen author letter collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0008
Abstract
Don Cameron Allen was a writer and professor at Johns Hopkins University. The collection spans the years 1948-1972 and consists of approximately 85 letters, mostly from well known writers.
Dates:
1949-1972
Found in:
Special Collections
Fontane-Pietsch collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0077
Abstract
Ludwig Pietsch (1824–1911), a German critic, and Theodor Fontane (1819–1898), a German writer, maintained a long friendship. The Fontane-Pietsch collection consist of photographs, newspaper clippings and letters from 1845-approximately 1898. There is also an article describing the Fontane-Pietsch correspondence dated 1977. The collection is in German, though some English translations have been made.
Dates:
1845-approximately 1898, 1977
Found in:
Special Collections
Jacques Barzun papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0501
Abstract
The collection consists of approximately 250 letters written to Joan Peyser by Jacques Barzun, as well as edits that Barzun made on five of Peyser's New York Times articles for the purpose of inclusion in her book, The Music of Our Time: Collected Essays and Articles. Most of the letteres reflect Barzun's relationship with Peyser as her mentor and editor. The correspondence often includes clipping of articles by Barzun and others, as well as invitations to...
Dates:
1970 - 2007
Found in:
Special Collections