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Correspondence, manuscripts, and proofs of writings by and about John Berryman collected by his friend and critic, William Meredith. The collection also contains 28 volumes from Berryman's library containing his notes, inscriptions, etc. (loose notes are filed with the manuscripts) and 43 books, mostly inscribed to Berryman's mother. Correspondence of the following people are cataloged: Van Meter Ames, Saul Bellow, John Berryman, Robert Giroux, William Meredith, and William Phillips.
Selected items cataloged; remainder arranged.
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); John Berryman papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
See also the John Haffenden Collection of John Berryman Papers https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/4078432
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Papers: Source of acquisition--2329184. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1972.
Books: Source of acquisition--09354F; 610537. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--12/--/75.
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Papers processed HR 07/--/72.
Books Processed HR 03/--/77.
Collection name changed from "John Berryman Papers" to more descriptive and DACS compliant name. KWS 2018-10-02
American poet.
The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.
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| Galley proofs | CLIO Catalog | ArchiveGRID |
| Poems | CLIO Catalog | ArchiveGRID |
| Subject | ||
| American poetry -- 20th century | CLIO Catalog | ArchiveGRID |
| Poets | CLIO Catalog | ArchiveGRID |