An Inventory of His Collection at the Harry Ransom Center
Creator:
Gorey, Edward, 1925-2000
Title:
Edward Gorey Collection
Dates:
1914-1977, undated (bulk 1947-1950)
Extent:
3 boxes (1.26 linear feet)
Abstract:
Includes numerous manuscripts of
poems, prose, and short stories (many with drawings) by the American writer,
illustrator, and designer Edward Gorey. Much of the material dates from Gorey's
time
at Harvard University and includes writings for courses (some with comments from
the
poet John Ciardi, his English professor), class notes and quizzes, and grade
reports. Some letters written or received by Gorey are present, including
correspondence from his mother, father, and his Harvard roommate poet Frank O'Hara.
Call Number:
Manuscript Collection MS-1666
Language:
English, French, and Italian
Access:
Open for research
Administrative Information
Processed by:
Joan Sibley and Jamie Hawkins-Kirkham, 2011
Note: This finding aid replicates and replaces information
previously available only in a card catalog. Please see the explanatory note at
the
end of this finding aid for information regarding the arrangement of the manuscripts
as well as the abbreviations commonly used in descriptions.
