Evelyn Waugh papers, 1927-1965

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#1315
Bib ID:
4079454 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Waugh, Evelyn, 1903-1966; Southern, Terry; Isherwood, Christopher, 1904-1986
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
0.5 linear feet (1 box)
Language(s):
English .
Additional Description:
https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/46_WA-WE_17.pdf
Access:
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This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Description

Summary

Letters and manuscripts of Evelyn Waugh, including letters written to Sr. Jaime Potenze, and a series of eight pen-and-ink drawings done by the novelist for the limited edition of BLACK MISCHIEF, ca. 1932. The scenario for the MGM film of his THE LOVED ONE (1966), screenplay by Terry Southern and Christopher Isherwood, has been added. Also, thirteen letters from Evelyn Gardner Waugh to John Maxse.

Arrangement

Cataloged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

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.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Evelyn Waugh papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Method of acquisition--Purchase; Accession number--M-59.

EW to Anne Ford, a.p.c.s: Source of acquisition--2293B(Rare Books)-Bart Auerbach, Ltd. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--07/20/93. Accession number--M-93-07-20.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/89.

EW to Anne Ford, a.p.c.s Cataloged HR 07/21/93.

Biographical / Historical

English novelist. Waugh's first wife was Evelyn Gardner Waugh.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Drawings (visual works) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Photographs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Screenplays CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Maxse, John Herbert, 1901-1978 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Potenze, Jaime CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Waugh, Evelyn Gardner CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Authors, English CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
English literature -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
English literature -- Film adaptations CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID