Robert Preston Harriss Papers, 1913-1989

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Robert Preston Harriss Papers, 1913-1989

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Journalist, arts critic and author of Baltimore, Maryland. Collection spans the years 1913-1989 and includes correspondence; autobiographical information on Harriss; clippings (including Harriss' writings); printed material (menus, programs, press releases, travel brochures, itineraries, and maps); biographical sketches of associates and artists; photographs and slides; ledgers containing articles and reviews on music, ballet, opera and the stage; tear sheets; and audiovisual material. Individuals sending letters or referred to in the materials include Gerald W. Johnson, Sara Mayfield, Lizette Woods Reese, August Mencken, H. L. Mencken, Robert Minford, Eugene Ormandy, Art Buchwald, and Harriss's sister, Ruth Tyson, among others.

10.4 Linear Feet; Approximately 7800 Items

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David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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Harriss, Robert Preston

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Music critic, of Baltimore, Md. From the description of Oral history interview, 1977. (Maryland Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32821952 Journalist and author, of Baltimore, Md. From the description of Papers, 1927-1975. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19642687 From the description of Robert Preston Harriss papers, 1913-1989. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 40422016 ...