Ben Sonnenberg papers, 1956-2001.

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Ben Sonnenberg papers, 1956-2001.

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The majority of the collection consists of personal and professional correspondence between Ben Sonnenberg, Jr., Grand Street contributors, and other writers associated with the New York literary scene. The correspondence is primarily literary in scope, with writers often responding to criticism of manuscripts and works in progress, as well as providing "updates" on work and home life. In addition to letters from contributors, the series includes letters from other editors-some amicable, others less so-which provide an incisive portrait of the New York literary culture in the mid-1990s. Also included in the collection are administrative and financial records from Grand Street magazine, manuscripts of Sonnenberg's own work, and a small amount of family and personal correspondence. Overall, the material is in excellent condition, with the exception of newspaper clippings and magazine articles, many of which are acidic and have been either separated or photocopied to preserve their integrity.

7 linear ft. (14 document boxes)

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7279658

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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