Papers, 1940-1989.

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Papers, 1940-1989.

Archives of Schaffner's literary agency, including correspondence and financial records, 1948-1975. The material is divided into four sections, cataloged material; general correspondence; specific files with authors who were clients of the agency; and correspondence with other literary agents and editors, appointment books, and financial papers.

102 linear ft. (ca. 108,650 items in 222 boxes).

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Toklas, Alice B., 1877-1967

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Toklas was a writer and companion to Gertrude Stein. From the guide to the Alice B. Toklas letters to William Alfred, 1951-1961., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) Biographical Note Alice B. Toklas (1877-1967) was an author and the life partner of Gertrude Stein. Don Frank is the son of one of Toklas' childhood friends. After his service in the armed forces, he met Toklas in Europe. ...

Graham, Sheilah

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Schaffner, John F.

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Rama Rau, Santha, 1923-2009

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Rama Rau is an Indian author. Forster was an English author who wrote A Passage to India in 1924. From the guide to the Santha Rama Rau papers concerning, A passage to India, 1960-1962., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) Rama Rau was an Indian author. Forster was an English author, who wrote A Passage to India in 1924. From the description of Papers concerning A Passage to India, 1960-1962. (Unknown). Worl...