Box 1
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Obituary of Larry McMurtry written by Ralph Sipper, 2 pages, 2021
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.
“I think it’s a nice idea for a collection…” discusses Hollywood books. Handwritten, 1 page. Sunday, undated
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.
“Thanks a lot for the interesting book. And for the kind review…” Handwritten, 1 page plus envelope. Enclosed photocopy of Sipper’s review of Cadillac Jack, December 15, [1982]
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.
“Thanks for the letter…” mentions stores and finishing a novel. Handwritten on Booked Up letterhead, 2 pages, March 13, 1988
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.
“Thanks for the offering, but I think we’ll pass.” Discusses modern first editions and buying in D.C. Typed on Booked Up letterhead, 1 page, July 8, 1988
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.
“Thanks for the handsome 20th anniversary catalog…” Discusses previous catalogues. Typed on Booked Up letterhead, 1 page, September 11, 1990
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.
“Thanks for your letter. Mary Phagan has been produced and released…” Discusses selling active scripts. Typed, 1 page, August 7, 1991
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.
“Thanks, recovery [fine]…. Handwritten, 1 page, March 3, 1992
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.
“I’m sorry if I was brusque. Your catalogue arrived in a week when I had had a major disagreement with Mr. Bev Cheney, and a major fight with Peter…” Discusses booksellers and friendships with dealers. Typed, 2 pages, October 11, 1992
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.
“The article was not offensive…” Discusses being angry Handwritten on Booked Up letterhead, 2 pages, October 22, 1992
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.
“Saying that I’m sorry for hurting your feelings is not to say I don’t think you knowingly miscalculated it…” Discusses disliking modern first edition dealers. Typed, 1 page plus envelope, March 3, 1994
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.
“Thanks again but its not for me. I’m just not the Investor Type…” Handwritten, 1 page, January 30, 1995
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.
“Thanks for thinking of me first. I have bought remnants of about a dozen stocks…” Typed, 1 page plus envelope, January 21, 1998
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.
“Right now various things are happening which taken my Book Business clean out of my mind…” Handwritten, 1 page, February 4, 1995
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.
“The 1st issue of Streets was done by my god daughter, [Sara] Ossama…” Handwritten, 1 page, April 16, 1995
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.
“You and [Larry] are of course welcome in Texas…” Handwritten and typed, 1 page, July 17, 1995
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.
“Gee, That book’s moving up. It only cost $1250 when Anacopa had it.” Handwritten, 1 page plus envelope, February 21, 1996
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.
“Sure, fine to sell [those] although Cantrell is still active…” Handwritten on Book Up letterhead, 1 page, undated
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.
“Alas I won’t be in A.C. [Archer City] on the 9th – I’m moving into new house in LA that week…” Gives directions to bookstore. Fax, I page, June 28, 1996
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.
“Glad you enjoyed AC… Sure, you can write about the book town…” Typed, 1 page, July 16, 1996
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.
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