A Guide to the Katherine Anne Porter Collection, 1958, n.d. Porter, Katherine Anne Collection 6339-g

A Guide to the Katherine Anne Porter Collection, 1958, n.d.

A Collection in
Clifton Waller Barrett Library
The Special Collections Department
Accession Number 6339-g

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Repository

Special Collections, University of Virginia Library

Accession number

6339-g

Title

Katherine Anne Porter Collection 1958, n.d.

Physical Characteristics

This collection consists of 4 items.

Language

English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred Citation

Katherine Anne Porter Collection, Accession #6339-g, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

This collection was purchased on 1997 April 22.

Scope and Content Information

The papers contain a one page description of "Ship of Fools" signed by Porter; a section of the novel as it appeared in "Mademoiselle" with brief revisions by Porter; a tearsheet of proof from "Mademoiselle" with two autograph revisions and notes by Porter, and a note from Cyrilly Abels; and the covering envelope for the above addressed to Floyd Stovall.

Contents List

Manuscript

"Ship of Fools by Katherine Anne Porter" -- brief description typed on blue paper and signed by Miss Porter. [1958]

TMs. 1 p.

Printed

"Mlle passports," Mademoiselle , July issue. Autograph note to [Katherine Anne Porter]: "Picture from Arthur Long, as you suggested. Much love as always. Cyrilly [Abels]" Autograph note in Porter's hand: "Tear Sheet of Proof! K. A. P. / See what I mean, nothing right" with two autograph revisions to the text. 1958 June

Proof. 1 p.
"Ship of Fools" by Katherine Anne Porter, Mademoiselle . Autograph revisions in editor's note by Porter. 1958 July

Printed. 22 p. on 12 l.

Miscellaneous

Katherine Anne Porter, Roxbury Road, Southbury, Connecticut, to Floyd Stovall, Department of English, Cabell Hall, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 1958 July 30

Envelope