LIT. Literature, Biography, Publishing, Book Arts

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Correspondence regarding J. Max Patrick's edition of William H. Mallock's The New Republic.

Abstract James Haskins (1941-2005) was a prolific author of more than 100 published books, mostly of African American nonfiction and biography for children and adolescent readers, though he is perhaps most known for his books The Cotton Club and Mr. Bojangles, which each served as inspiration for film adaptations. He was also a Professor of English at the University of Florida and maintained a busy schedule of speaking and lecturing...

Abstract An extensive and comprehensive collection on Afro-Brazilian literary history and general issues pertinent to the theme. The collection contains original issues and copies of Afro-Brazil newspapers; publications from Afro-Brazilian organizations such as the Sao Paulo State Federation of Afro-Brazilian Organizations; original booklets with historical content about the history of Afro-Brazil, artists, poets, and scholars. Original and copies of documents, magazine articles, journals, speeches,...

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27 letters and one poem from Jean Ajalbert to Léon Hennique.

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Letters written by Jean Cocteau to Madeleine Le Chevrel, Henri Sarguet, and others. Also includes a poem.

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Typescripts for Jean Lee Latham's "Columbia, the Power of America," "This Dear-Bought Land," and "The Frightened Hero."

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Manuscripts, drafts and galleys of books and movie scripts written by Jimmy Buffett, accompanied by notes and related correspondence.

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The collection contains three manuscript documents written by Macedonio Fernández consisting of thoughts, observations, and poetical notes, as well as three books on Macedonio Fernández, including translated writings and poems.

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John D. MacDonald (1916-1986) was a prolific Florida author of mystery and suspense novels, including the popular Travis McGee series. The collection is comprised of his manuscripts and other writings, personal and professional correspondence, screenplays and adaptations, reviews, family papers, photographs, audiovisual recordings, ephemera, financial records and business correspondence.

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Copies of engravings, prints, and illustrations by John DePol. Includes articles about the artist, correspondence, publications, notes, exhibition materials, and ephemera.