Louise Varèse Papers, 1910-1983.

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Louise Varèse Papers, 1910-1983.

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The Louise Varèse Papers consist of correspondence, photographs, writings, printed material, research notes, and memorabilia. There is a large amount of correspondence, both personal and professional. It includes correspondence with her friend Maryette Charlton (1971-83); to Edgard Varèse (n.d.); from her son Michael Norton and daughter Sylvia (1930-74); re. the death of Edgard Varèse (1965); and with various well known art and literary people including Jacques Barzun (1965-73) and Anais Nin (1963-71). There is also professional correspondence regarding music, museums, publishing, and the "Looking Glass Diary." Also contained in the papers is material related to Louise Varèse's published and unpublished translations: reviews, manuscripts, correspondence, and printed material. There is also material related to Edgard Varèse: research notes, proofs, manuscripts for both Volume 1 and 2 of Looking Glass Diary, as well as reviews of Volume 1; and programs and memorabilia related to his work. Maryette Charlton collected and added much of the material related to Varèse including two audio tape recordings, photographs, biographical chronologies, and memorabilia.

10 linear ft. (2 boxes; 48 volumes)

Smith College, Neilson Library

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Smith College, Neilson Library

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