- Scope and Contents
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The Owen Dodson Collection consists of correspondence, writings, diaries, photographs, artwork, and posters that document the life and work of American playwright and poet Owen Dodson. The bulk of the material was created and accumulated by Owen Dodson in the course of his activities as an author and theater director, though portions of the collection were acquired from other sources.
- Conditions Governing Access
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The materials are open for research.
- Conditions Governing Use
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The Owen Dodson 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
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Acquired by gift and purchase from various sources. For further information, see notes at the level of each acquisition.
- Arrangement
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Organized into two groupings: Acquisitions before 1994; May 1994 and June 1995 Acquisitions.
- Dates
- 1896-1982
- Majority of material found within 1936 - 1982
- Extent
- 7.1 Linear Feet (19 boxes)
- Related Names
- Dodson, Owen, 1914-1983
- Language of Materials
- English