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Creator: |
Morley, Christopher,
1890-1957
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Title: |
Christopher Morley
Collection |
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Dates: |
1787-1996 (bulk 1852-1969),
undated
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Extent: |
236 document boxes (99.62 linear feet), 5 oversize folders (osf), 17 galley folders
(gf)
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Abstract: |
During his long and varied career, American
author Christopher Morley wrote over 70 books; edited newspapers and magazines; was
active
in the theater as playwright, producer, and actor; and served on the editorial board
of the
Book-of-the-Month Club for 28 years. The collection contains manuscripts for practically
all
of Morley’s writings, his voluminous correspondence, and personal and family papers.
Additional Morley holdings at the Ransom Center include photographs and photo albums,
printed ephemera and scrapbooks, some personal objects, and first editions and inscribed
copies of his published works as well as volumes from his personal
library. |
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Call Number: |
Manuscript Collection
MS-02921
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Language: |
English, French, and German
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