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COLLECTION Identifier: MS Am 3159

Anne Barry correspondence with Norman Mailer and related papers

Overview

Anne Barry's correspondence with American writer Norman Mailer and papers related to their relationship.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1961-2009

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.

This collection is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. Retrieval requires advance notice. Readers should check with Houghton Public Services staff to determine what material is offsite and retrieval policies and times.

Extent

.3 linear feet (1 box)

Includes correspondence between Barry and Mailer, photographs, Barry's 1963 journal, an address book, a 1963 appointment book, invitations and guest lists (some related to Mailer's 1969 mayoral campaign), and miscellaneous papers concerning Mailer, all used by M. Michael Lennon in preparing his biography of Mailer.

Biographical / Historical

Anne Barry was Norman Mailer's secretary. Norman Mailer (1923-2007) was an American novelist, journalist, essayist, playwright, film-maker, actor, and political activist.

Arrangement

Arranged in four series: Anne Barry personal papers; Photographs; Invitations and guest lists; and Correspondence.

Physical Location

Harvard Depository

Immediate Source of Acquisition

2018M-077. Gift of J. Michael Lennon, 2018 January.

Processing Information

Processed by Melanie Wisner, 2018 February.

Creator

Title
Barry, Anne. Anne Barry correspondence with Norman Mailer and related papers, circa 1961-2009 (MS Am 3159): Guide.
Status
completed
Author
Houghton Library, Harvard University.
Date
2018 February 5
Description rules
dacs
Language of description
und
EAD ID
hou02884

Repository Details

Part of the Houghton Library Repository

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