John Dos Passos collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0780
This small collection contains photographs, a calling card, and letters relating to American novelist John Dos Passos (1896-1970). Included in the collection is a letter from Dos Passos to Spanish academic José Robles regarding Robles' translation of Dos Passos' novel Manhattan Transfer into Spanish. The papers range from approximately 1899 to 1922.
Dates
- approximately 1899-1922
Creator
- Dos Passos, John, 1896-1970 (Person)
Language of Materials
This collection contains text in both Spanish and English.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is located at the George Peabody Library and may require scheduling a special appointment to access it. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Collection is open for use.
Collection is open for use.
Conditions Governing Use
Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.
Extent
.167 Cubic Feet (1 legal size folder)
Biographical / Historical
John Dos Passos (1896-1970) was an American novelist and artist active in the first half of the twentieth century. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and he went on to Harvard College, graduating in 1916. He was well-traveled, visiting Europe and the Middle East, where he learned about literature, art, and architecture. He is best known for his U.S.A. trilogy, which consists of the novels
The 42nd Parallel (1930),
>1919 (1932), and
The Big Money (1936). In 1998, the Modern Library ranked the U.S.A. trilogy 23rd on its list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century.
Content Description
This collection contains manuscript materials relating to American novelist John Dos Passos. Contents include two black and white portrait photographs, Dos Passos' calling card, and a letter from Dos Passos to José Robles Pazos. The date range is approximately 1899-1922.
Other Finding Aids
MS.0710: Johns Dos Passos library card application
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Ian Brabner Rare Americana in February 2017 with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Creator
- Dos Passos, John, 1896-1970 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218 USA
specialcollections@lists.jhu.edu
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218 USA
specialcollections@lists.jhu.edu