An Inventory of His Literary File Photography Collection at the Harry
Ransom Center
Creator:
Mailer, Norman
Title:
Norman Mailer Literary File Photgraphy
Collection
Dates:
1960s
Extent:
25 items
Abstract:
The collection consists of photographs from the papers of author Norman Mailer. Included
are eight contact sheets and one enlargement of portraits of Mailer, and a
photographic postcard by Diane Arbus. Also included are 15 contact sheets of
portraits of Mailer taken by Richard Avedon. The collection is arranged by
photographer.
Call Number:
PH-02771
Language:
English
Access:
Open for research. Please note: Transparencies may be accessed but require 24 hours
advance notice. Negatives cannot be accessed without curatorial approval. Light
sensitive materials must be viewed under low-level lighting. Some materials may
be
restricted from viewing. To make an appointment or to reserve photography materials,
please contact the Center's staff at photography@hrc.utexas.edu.
Administrative Information 1 match
Acquisition:
Internal transfer from the Norman Mailer Papers, 2015
The collection consists of photographs from the papers of author Norman Mailer. Included
are eight contact sheets and one enlargement of portraits of Mailer, and a
photographic postcard by Diane Arbus. Also included are 15 contact sheets of
portraits of Mailer taken by Richard Avedon. The collection is arranged by
photographer.
This collection forms a part of the Literary File Photography Collection, which is
comprised of photographs and albums withdrawn from the libraries and/or papers
of
literary figures, and generally include portraits and images collected by or of
those figures.
Related Material 2 matches
Additional Mailer material can be found in the Norman Mailer Papers at the Harry
Ransom Center; additional Avedon materials can be found in the Richard Avedon
Photography Collection (PH-00460).
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