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Beckett, Samuel, 1906-1989

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1906 - 1989

Biographical Note

Samuel Beckett, Irish author, poet and playwright. Samuel Beckett was born in a suburb of Dublin and attended Trinity College. After a period of teaching and travelling he settled in Paris. After World War II he produced a number of plays and other literary works. Beckett became and important contributor to existentialist philosophy, and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1969.

Social Networks and Archival Context (SNAC) Identifier

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Beckett, Samuel, 1982-1989, undated

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: C0148352], Folder: 43
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Correspondence and collected materials from and about Deane's friends, colleagues, and associated organizations. Includes many drafts of literary work sent to Deane for comment, both in his personal capacity and as editor of Dedalus Press.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Contracts and personal financial documents are closed for 75 years from the date of creation for privacy concerns.

Audio and video recordings are not available for playback due to format impermanence and have not been reformatted. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest; if possible, reformatting will be scheduled.

Dates: 1982-1989, undated

Samuel Beckett collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1991-001
Abstract

The Samuel Beckett collection at the John J. Burns Library is composed of seven distinct collections of Beckett-related material including manuscripts and typescripts by Beckett, correspondence with Beckett, ephemera, photographs, and publications by and about Beckett.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1932-1996

Robert G. Lowery papers and collection of Sean O'Casey

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1996-025
Abstract

This collection includes clippings, correspondence, ephemera, manuscripts photographs, and scrapbooks related to Robert G. Lowery's research on and collecting of materials relating to the life and work of Irish playwright Sean O'Casey.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.

Dates: 1887 - 1993

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