Howard Fertig publishing papers relating to Norman Mailer
Overview
Contains papers relating to the publishing by Howard Fertig of two works by Norman Mailer, A Transit to Narciccus (1978) and Deer Park (1980).
Dates
- Creation: 1960-2006
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
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
.4 linear feet (1 box)Contains materials relating to the publishing of two work by Norman Mailer by Howard Fertig, Publisher. Files relating to Deer Park include manuscript and typescript drafts by Mailer with annotations and publishing-related notes. Materials relating to A Transfer to Narcissus includes two publication files, which contain correspondence, agreements, annotated drafts, and further papers relating to publication. Reviews following publication are also included. A single file of correspondence from Norman Mailer and related to the publication of his works by Fertig is contained in this collection. Some personal notes and drawings can be found within this folder.
Biographical / Historical
Howard Fertig was the head of Howard Fertig, Publisher, which published two works by Norman Mailer, Deer Park (1980) and A Transfer from Narcissus (1978).
Arrangement
Materials are loosely arranged in groups by book title.
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2008M-30. Purchase from Howard Fertig, Amy Lowell Trust, 2008 September 23.
Processing Information
Processed by Betts Coup, 2019.
- Title
- Fertig, Howard. Howard Fertig publishing papers relating to Norman Mailer, 1960-2006 (MS Am 3311): Guide.
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University.
- Date
- 2019 June 6
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou03201
Repository Details
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