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Travel writing

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on the authorship of writings by travelers that are often presented in narrative form or as memoirs. Collections of works written by travelers from several countries are entered under Travelers' writings. Collections of works written by travelers from a specific country are entered under Travelers' writings qualified by the nationality of the travelers, e.g. Travelers' writings, American. Works on travel to a specific place are entered under the name of the place with subdivision Description and travel, e.g. Alaska--Description and travel. Works on journalism that focuses on travel and the tourism industry are entered under Travel journalism.
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Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Robert Byron Papers

 Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 605
Abstract:

The Robert Byron papers consist of correspondence, writings, photographs, drawings, and other material that document his work as a writer and art critic. The papers provide evidence of Byron's travels and writing career as well as his work as a propagandist during World War II.

Dates: 1757-2010, bulk 1909-1941
Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Robert Byron Papers

R. Eric Gustafson papers

 Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 997
Abstract:

The collection consists of correspondence, writings, professional and personal papers, photographs, printed material, computer and audiovisual media, and other papers documenting the career and life of American author, curator, and gallerist Eric Gustafson. Also included are correspondence, ephemera, and photographs of Navajo artist R. C. Gorman.

Dates: 1934-2017
Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > R. Eric Gustafson papers

Christopher Sykes Papers

 Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 612
Abstract:

The Christopher Sykes Papers document the personal and professional life of British author Christopher Sykes (1907-1986). The Papers span the dates 1909 to 1976 and contain correspondence, writings, personal papers, and photographs documenting Sykes's career as a writer as well as his work for the Foreign Office, the military, and the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Dates: 1909-1976
Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Christopher Sykes Papers