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Manuscripts
Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
In addition to his journalism, Bassett also wrote fiction, including Harm's Way (1962). Materials include drafts and correspondence. Arranged by title. Date range is 1958-1978.
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454-pp. manuscript (pp. 420 - 874, Part II titled "Two Stars), early draft of Harm's Way, by James Bassett, ca. 1961. Split into two folders.
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Approx. 100 items. Individuals and entities represented in this correspondence include: William Targ (Editor-in-Chief, World Publishing Company), New American Library, Sen. Thomas Kuchel, and other ex-Navy personnel and business executives. Also a Bassett schedule of book store and television appearances promoting Harm's Way.
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Approx. 60 items: Bassett corresponded with UCLA, University of the West Indies, the Jewish Federation-Council of Greater Los Angeles, County. Supervisor Warren Dorn, The Greater Los Angeles Press Club, etc. Also many personal notes, including more relating to the novel and film based on Harm's Way.
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419-pp. manuscript for Go in Harm's Way (early draft of Harm's Way), ca. 1961. Split into two folders.
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Manuscripts
419-pp. manuscript for Go in Harm's Way (early draft of Harm's Way), ca. 1961. Split into two folders.
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