Series 1: Correspondence, 1925-1966
Scope and Contents note
The correspondence consists of notes and letters between Oliver Barrett and Carl Sandburg, 1925-1950, letters to Carl Sandburg from other people, 1925-1949 and letters to and from Oliver Barrett from other people, 1922-1934. Also, a small collection of letters to Roger Barrett, Oliver Barrett's son, 1933-1966, including correspondence with Herbart Mitgang, editor of The Letters of Carl Sandburg, published in 1968. Organized with Carl Sandburg-Oliver Barrett correspondence preceding Sandburg's, Barrett's and Roger Barrett's letters to and from others.
Dates
- Creation: 1925-1966
Creator
- From the Collection: Barrett, Oliver R. (Oliver Roger), 1873-1950 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The Oliver Barrett-Carl Sandburg papers are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 5 folders at a time maximum (Priority II).
Arrangement note
Arranged chronologically within each category.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
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Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
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