John Leonard papers, 1939-2015, bulk 1950s-2008

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Series VI, Books and Printed Matter from Leonard's Library, 1964-2012

This series consists of books written by Leonard, books that Leonard served as a contributor for, and books authored by others. Included in the series are books inscribed to Leonard and books with Leonard's annotations. Also included in this series are selected full issue magazines that include Leonard's published essays.



Box 22 Folder 1 to 3 Select magazine full issues with JL essays, 1975-2008, (3 folders)


Box 22 Books by John Leonard


Box 22 Books with introductions by John Leonard



Box 23 Books by Others

(Includes uncorrected proof ofTimequake, Kurt Vonnegut and published copy ofOh What a Paradise It Seems, by John Cheever, both inscribed to John Leonard)