Malamud, Bernard.

Bernard Malamud papers, 1930-1989 (bulk 1949-1986). - 13,000 items. 77 containers. 30.6 linear feet. - Arranged in two parts comprising nine series. Part I arranged in three series. Series 1: General Correspondence, 1952-1980; Series 2: Books and Writings File, 1952-1985; and Series 3: Subject File, 1945-1986, undated. Part II arranged in six series. Series 1: General Correspondence, 1959-1986; Series 2: Books and Writings File, 1944-1989; Series 3: Speeches and Lectures File, 1950s-1986; Series 4: Notes, 1930s-1980s; Series 5: Subject File, 1972-1983; and Series 6: Miscellany, 1974-1986.

Open to research.

Part I includes correspondence, memoranda, manuscripts, notes, legal and financial papers, printed material, and other papers relating primarily to Malamud's writings. Includes complete files of drafts, notes, and outlines for each of his novels and volumes of short stories as well as for many of his other works of short fiction. The collection documents his dealings with editors, literary agents, and publishers, his work on theatrical and motion picture adaptations of his writings, his defense of free speech as president of the American Center of P.E.N. (1979-1981), and his support of the artistic community while on the board of directors of the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. Correspondents include literary agents in the firm of Russell and Volkening and staff of the publishing firm of Farrar, Straus, and Giroux. Papers in Part II supplement the topics and files in Part I and also include notes and outlines for classroom lectures given by Malamud at Bennington College, Bennington, Vt., and drafts and notes for public lectures and readings.


Videocassette tapes
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Author. Born 1914, died 1986.


Collection material in English.

Finding aid available in the Library of Congress Manuscript Reading Room and at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms005011

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American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters.
American Center of P.E.N.
Bennington College--Faculty.
Farrar, Straus & Giroux.
Russell and Volkening.


American literature.
Freedom of speech.
Universities and colleges--Vermont--Bennington.
Artists--United States.


Authors.

LB 1028.43 / .Sh2 1996