Alan Sillitoe letters, 1959-1974

Alan Sillitoe letters, 1959-1974

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#1159
Bib ID:
4079900 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Sillitoe, Alan
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
0.5 linear feet (1 box)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

The collection consists of 32 letters from Alan Sillitoe to his friends, the noted calligrapher John Charles Tarr and his wife, Dorothy, which concern Sillitoe's life, work, and interests during his most creative years.

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

Single photocopies 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); Alan Sillitoe letters; 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

32 letters to J. & D. Tarr: Source of acquisition--2293B. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--02/02/1995. Accession number--M-95-02-02.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

32 letters to J. & D. Tarr Cataloged HR 07/02/1997.

Revision Description

2009-06-26 File created.

2012-04-17 EAD created by PTL

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Biographical / Historical

English north-country novelist, b. 1928.

Subject Headings

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Name
Tarr, Dorothy
Tarr, John Charles
Subject
Authors, English
Calligraphers
English literature -- 20th century
Novelists

Series I: Correspondence

Box 1

Sillitoe, Allan:

Box 1

To John C. Tarr, January 31, 1959 – March 31, 1974, January 31, 1959, March 31, 1974, (18 autograph letters signed)

Box 1

To Dorothy, Tarr, July 10, 1959 – August 25, 1965, July 10, 1959, August 25, 1965, (4 autograph letters signed, 2 typed letters signed)

Box 1

To John and Dorothy Tarr, August 19, 1960 – August 22, 1966, August 19, 1960, August 22, 1966, (7 autograph letters signed, 1 autograph letter)