Letters, 1972-1974.

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Letters, 1972-1974.

Collection consists of a series of 20 letters, from 1/2 to three pages in length, from Algren to Kenneth G. McCollum, written while McCollum was working on his Algren checklist. The first letter, addressed to "Mr. McCollum" is dated 13 May 1972 and the last, addressed to "Ken," is dated 17 June 1974.

20 items ; 28 cm. or smaller.

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McCollum Collection.

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Algren, Nelson, 1909-1981

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Nelson Algren, original name Nelson Ahlgren Abraham was born on March 28, 1909 in Detroit, Michigan and died May 9, 1981 in Sag Harbor, New York. Algren's writings focused on the poor, inspired by routine naturalism and its vision of pride, humour, and unquenchable yearnings. He captured the poetic essences of the city's underside: its jukebox pounding, distinguishable stench, and neon glare. Algren was raised in Chicago and later studied at the University of Illinois, where he graduated wit...

McCollum, Kenneth G.

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