Samuel Beckett - Barney Rosset collection, 1954 - 1993
Dates
- Creation: 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.
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.
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
12.0 Linear Feet (27 containers)
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861
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