Samuel Beckett - Barney Rosset collection, 1954 - 1993
Scope and Contents
The Samuel Beckett - Barney Rosset collection includes manuscripts representing three decades of Beckett's writing, annotated copies of plays, stories, and other works, letters and cards from Beckett to Rosset discussing the author's life and work, and Grove Press business and financial records relating to Beckett's career. The series is arranged in four subseries: A. Manuscripts; B. Correspondence; C. Barney Rosset Grove Press files; D. Oversized materials.
Dates
- Creation: 1954 - 1993
Creator
- From the Collection: Beckett, Samuel, 1906-1989 (Person)
- From the Collection: Schneider, Alan, 1917-1984 (Person)
- From the Collection: McGovern, Robert F. (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in this collection are primarily in English, with some French and German.
Access Note
Collection is open for research.
Full Extent
12.0 Linear Feet (27 containers)
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861
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