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Manuscripts
Proof sheets with manuscript corrections of entire printed text of "Walden." Corrections in pencil are in Thoreau's hand. On the title page: E.J. Weir from Sophia E. Thoreau. A separate leaf contains a table of contents (in pencil) in Thoreau's hand.
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George, the protagonist, is adjusting to life on his own after the sudden death of his partner, and determines to persist in the routines of his daily life; the course of A Single Man spans twenty-four hours in an ordinary day. An Englishman and a professor living in suburban Southern California, he is an outsider in every way, and his internal reflections and interactions with others reveal a man who loves being alive despite everyday injustices and loneliness. Wry, suddenly manic, constantly funny, surprisingly sad, this novel catches the texture of life itself.
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Manuscripts
A mimeographed screenplay with paper covers and autograph notes and additions; co-written by Christopher Isherwood and Robert Thoeren. "Rage in Heaven" was a noirish psychological thriller based on a novel by James Hilton (published in 1932), starring Robert Montgomery, Ingrid Bergman, and George Sanders. The film was directed by W.S. Van Dyke after the original director, Robert Sinclair, quit. Richard Thorpe was brought in to direct the retakes and this appears to be his shooting script. Also enclosed is a printed press campaign booklet (8 p.) for the film.
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Manuscripts
A booklet of two poems written for his grandfather John Henry Bradshaw-Isherwood (1841-1924) on his birthday. With decorated paper covers and a label: "J. Bradshaw-Isherwood August 27th 1918;" pages are sewn together, written and signed by Christopher Isherwood.
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Manuscripts
A mimeographed copy with the number "15" written on the top right-hand corner, with original paper cover. A play co-written with Don Bachardy, this copy was sent to Ruth Ford in order for her to consider playing the part of "Mother." Also enclosed is a typewritten letter from Elizabeth R. Woodman (casting consultant) to Ruth Ford, Dec. 29, 1978 (1 p.).
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Visual Materials
Two envelopes of art reproductions ("proof sheets") of photographed examples of student art work. The "proof sheets" were mailed from James Parton Haney to Mabel Spofford; the brown paper mailing envelopes accompany each set of sheets. Env. 7 contains 18 "proof sheets"; these are photographic sheets, each containing reproduced art examples by art students. Included are images of signs, magazine covers, posters, advertisements, book covers, textiles and other items. Many of the individual art examples are signed by their creators, and most are dated 1919 or 1920. The "proof sheets" are in black and white. Env. 8 contains 12 "proof sheets" of art examples by art students. Each sheet contains several reproduced examples of work. Included are images of decorative and advertising posters for a variety of events, plays, and lectures. Most of the items are signed by their creators, and are dated 1921. The "proof sheets" are in black and white. Title supplied by cataloger.
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