Philip Durham Papers, 1956-1970

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Philip Durham Papers, 1956-1970

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Philip Durham (1912-1977) was a professor of American literature at UCLA (1953-1976), Fulbright professor of American literature at the University of Helsinki(1955-56) and the author of several books. The collection consists of manuscripts, proof sheets, correspondence, books (many edited or with a forward by Durham), magazine articles, and research materials.

16 boxes (8 linear ft.); 1 oversize box

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University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.

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