Jacques Barzun papers, 1900-1999

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Series XVIII: 1992 Gift


Consultant at Scribners', 1973-1991



Box 374 Correspondence, manuscripts, memoranda, & printed materials


Writings by Jacques Barzun:


Box 374 Begin here / the forgotten conditions of teaching and learning . Correspondence, memoranda, editorial & printed materials



Box 375 The Modern Researcher . 5th edition. "Master copy and materials for revision" Correspondence, new text & changes, & printed materials



Box 376 The Modern Researcher . 5th edition. "Master copy and materials for revision" Correspondence, new text & changes, & printed materials



Box 377 Articles. lectures. & proofs. Typescripts, notes, & misc.



Box 378 Printed copies of books & periodicals with contributions by J.B.


Writings by others:


Adler, Mortimer J.:



Box 379 A second look in the rearview mirror / further autobiographical reflections of a philosopher at large . Photocopy of typescript & inscribed copy of book


Chambrun, Rene de:


Box 379 Ma croisade pour l'Angleterre June 1940 . Photocopy of typescript, copies of research materials, & inscribed copy of book


Smith, Woodruff:



Box 380 Death of a Fellow . Two typescript drafts



Box 381 Books inscribed to Jacques Barzun


Box 381 Misc. printed materials


"Personal documents not reserved":



Box 382 Family history, photographs, & movie film

Includes two home movies from Allevard (1934). These films have been digitized.


Box 382 Course outlines & reading lists


Box 382 Two mystery stories by "Bayard Wendell" [Barzun & Taylor] Typescripts


Box 382 Miscellaneous


There are also two boxes of family letters and documents shelved with the other restricted containers

Closed until 2047