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.