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"[Thanks] for the book. I guess Liebestod has something pocket - I got a letter from an old girlfriend of the Polish writer _____ _______ saying that they made a death pact and it was wildly exciting. But he died and she stayed." Handwritten on Booked Up letterhead, 1 page plus envelope, May 28, 2003

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Sipper Collection is comprised of over 100 letters from Larry McMurtry to Ralph Sipper ranging from 1982-2018. Arranged chronologically, they document McMurtry’s practice of and thoughts on book selling and buying. Frequent topics include the sale of screenplays, his work in the film business, and mutual acquaintances in the literary world.

Dates

  • May 28, 2003

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet

From the Collection: 1 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English