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Mark Harris letters to Arthur Mizener
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Mark Harris letters to Arthur Mizener | |
| Creator: Harris, Mark, 1922-2007 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1962, 1966, 1976 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms1315 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Mark Harris (1922-2007) was an author and an educator born in New York. His works include The Southpaw, Bang the Drum Slowly, and several other novels as well as the autobiographical work, The Best Father Ever Invented.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of correspondence of Mark Harris to literary critic Arthur Mizener from 1962, 1966, and 1976. Harris discusses his teaching of F. Scott Fitzgerald works, his own writings and abilities, and comments on Mizener's criticism of Twenty-one Twice, Harris' autobiography. The collection also includes one letter from Mizener to Harris in which Mizener defends his criticisms of Harris' autobiography, as well as printed bibliographies, and biographies of Harris.
Organization and Arrangement
Arranged in chronological order.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Mark Harris letters to Arthur Mizener. MS 1315. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.
General Notes
Cataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access Project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia.
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Mark Harris letter to Arthur Mizener, ms 321 and Hargrett Rare Books for the galley proofs to Best Father Ever Invented, PS3515 .A757 Z52 1976b