Morand, Paul, 1888-1976

The papers contain personal and professional correspondence and other papers, including a scrapbook, which document Bagnold's personal life and writing career.

Thirty seven ALS, three ANS and seven postcards, signed.

Includes three envelopes.

In French.

The collection consists of manuscript letters, writings, and documents, mostly in French, by writers, artists, historians, and philosophers, including Alexandre Dumas, Victor Hugo, Paul Morand, and George Sand.

Essay, holograph, corrected.

Autograph manuscript fragment, corrected, of a draft of an autobiographical essay. A note on the verso of leaf four: "Manuscript autographe, fragment de 'Souvenirs' de Paul Morand".

Novel, typescript, corrected and page proofs, corrected.

In French.

Proofs stamped with date: 1927 Oct 29.

Novel, holograph manuscript, signed.

Morand's visiting card, with notes added in manuscript, is affixed to the inside front cover.

ALS regarding Morand's travels and writing.

In French.

ALS regarding Bagnold's National Velvet.

Autograph manuscript letter, signed, complaining that he hasn't received proofs, and discussing other professional matters. Includes an autograph manuscript postcard, signed, to the director of the Fabrique de Conserves, Saint Cannat de Provence, praising the company's product; the postcard depicts a portrait of Morand by J. E. Blanche.

Autograph manuscript letter, signed, discussing reading and editing Morand's writing; his travels, including a recent trip to St. Moritz; and other personal and professional matters. The sheet includes a pen and ink sketch of the Eiffel Tower as seen from Morand's window.

Autograph manuscript letter, signed, discussing the distribution and availability of French books outside France.

Autograph manuscript letter, signed, discussing travel plans, his contracted work in New York with Vanity Fair magazine, and more.

ALS to "Cher ami" regarding research assistance.

In French.

ALS, declining to translate Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

Autograph manuscript letter, signed, expressing thanks for Monsieur de Lara's condolences on the death of Morand's father. Includes an unsent postcard depicting a portrait of Morand by J. E. Blanche, with an autograph manuscript annotation, signed, by Morand beneath the image.

ALS to "Cher ami."

In French.

ALS.

In French.

ALS.

In French.