Robert D. Graff collection of papers concerning Karen Blixen
Overview
Chiefly materials concerning a memorial volume and biography of Danish writer Karen Blixen, who used the pen name Isak Dinesan. Also includes a few letters written by Blixen.
Dates
- Creation: 1934-1972
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1953-1967
Creator
- Graff, Robert D., 1919-2019 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
1.5 linear feet (3 boxes)Contains letters and typescripts of contributions to memorial volume for Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen: A Memorial, New York, 1965); original manuscripts, drafts and galley proofs for Parmenia Migel's biography of Blixen (Titania, New York, 1967); album of photographs pertaining to Blixen; and notebooks of miscellaneous printed material about Blixen and about Migel's book, including reviews. Also a few letters written by Blixen.
Biographical / Historical
Karen Blixen was a Danish author who used the pen name of Isak Dinesen.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by author.
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
*73M-66. Deposited by Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Graff; received: 1974.
Creator
- Graff, Robert D., 1919-2019 (Person)
- Title
- Graff, Robert D., 1919-, collector. Robert D. Graff collection of papers concerning Karen Blixen: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou00635
Repository Details
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