John Kennedy Toole papers, 1930-1999.

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John Kennedy Toole papers, 1930-1999.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/236103515

The collection primarily consists of personal and literary papers of John Kennedy Toole, including unbound manuscripts and typescripts, correspondence, pamphlets, drawings, photographs, music, and posters. The author's parents' papers are also included.

18 linear feet (27 boxes and 2 oversized v.)

Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7115178

Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library

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