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LeGrand Cannon collection

 Collection
Call Number: YCAL MSS 674

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of writings and correspondence by or relating to the American novelist LeGrand Cannon. Writings consist of autograph manuscript and typescript drafts of Look to the mountain, Come home at even (also including proofs), and These are some stories about old George Brown. Correspondents include C. Beecher Hogan, Stephan Stearns, and Donald Wing.

Dates

  • 1938-circa 1979

Creator

Language

English

Conditions Governing Access

The materials are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The LeGrand Cannon Collection is the physical property of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University. Literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. For further information, consult the appropriate curator.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Acquired by gift, 1943-1980.

Arrangement

Organized into two series: I. Writings, circa 1943-circa1979. II. Correspondence, 1938-1942.

Extent

1.67 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Catalog Record

A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog

Persistent URL

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/beinecke.cannon

Overview

The collection consists of writings and correspondence by or relating to the American novelist LeGrand Cannon. Writings consist of autograph manuscript and typescript drafts of Look to the Mountain, Come Home at Even (also including proofs), and These are Some Stories about Old George Brown. Correspondents include Charles Beecher Hogan, Stephan Stearns, and Donald Wing.

LeGrand Cannon

LeGrand Cannon Jr. (1899-1979, Yale College 1920), American novelist, author of Look to the Mountain.

Processing Information

Former call numbers: ZA Cannon, Uncat ZA File Cannon.
Title
Guide to the LeGrand Cannon Collection
Author
by Lisa Conathan
Date
2012
Language of description
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Repository

Contact:
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New Haven CT 06520-8330 US
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