Burt, Struthers, 1945-1948
Scope and Contents note
Autographs, correspondence and comments on the subject of autograph collecting, solicited and compiled by Madlener for her symposium and article “Contemporary Authors View the Autograph Collector”. Includes many notable writers and personalities including Bennett Cerf, Lin Yutang, W. Somerset Maugham, H.L. Mencken, Upton Sinclair and Thornton Wilder. Also, Madlener’s working papers on this subject, clippings, published articles and information about the history of the National Society of Autograph Collectors (now the Manuscript Society).
Dates
- Creation: 1945-1948
Creator
- From the Collection: Madlener, Elaine (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The Elaine Madlener papers are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
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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