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Book collecting -- United States

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 351 Collections and/or Records:

Flyer for the first conference on Cormac McCarthy, Bellarmine College, Louisville, KY (2 copies), October 15-17, 1993

 Item — Box 5, Folder: 6
Series Description From the Series:

Writings about McCarthy comprises reviews and articles about McCarthy from Esquire, The New Yorker, Southern Literary Journal, Texas Monthly, and other publications. The writings are arranged alphabetically by author. Also included are a number off clippings files about McCarthy and a small collection of ephemera such as publishers catalogs, flyers, and press packets.

Dates: October 15-17, 1993
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-092, Woolmer Collection of Cormac McCarthy / Writings about Cormac McCarthy / McCarthy Ephemera

“Gee, That book’s moving up. It only cost $1250 when Anacopa had it.” Handwritten, 1 page plus envelope, February 21, 1996

 File — Box 1, Folder: 1
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: February 21, 1996
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

“Glad you enjoyed AC… Sure, you can write about the book town…” Typed, 1 page, July 16, 1996

 File — Box 1, Folder: 1
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: July 16, 1996
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"Good luck with the Black Sparrow…" Discusses a "little book saga" about an edition of Moving On. Typed, 2 pages plus envelope, July 31, 2008

 File — Box 1, Folder: 7
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: July 31, 2008
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"Got the list - my, times are hard…" Packing up the Waldron library. Typed, 1 page plus envelope, December 26, 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: December 26, 2003
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"Grace [David] sent me an inscribed copy of her book the day after yours arrived. I sent mine to James who gets a mention near the end." Handwritten, 1 page plus envelope, October 9, 2007

 File — Box 1, Folder: 7
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: October 9, 2007
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"Great to see you and Carol in Tucson and nice to meet the Smileys…" Bought the 57,000 book library of Elizabeth Waldron. Typed, 1 page plus envelope, December 19, 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: December 19, 2003
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

Hall, Michael. “Desperately Seeking Cormac,” in Texas Monthly, vol. 26, issue 7, pages 76-79; 110-111, July 1998

 File — Box 4, Folder: 6
Series Description From the Series:

Writings about McCarthy comprises reviews and articles about McCarthy from Esquire, The New Yorker, Southern Literary Journal, Texas Monthly, and other publications. The writings are arranged alphabetically by author. Also included are a number off clippings files about McCarthy and a small collection of ephemera such as publishers catalogs, flyers, and press packets.

Dates: Publication: July 1998
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-092, Woolmer Collection of Cormac McCarthy / Writings about Cormac McCarthy

"Have fun in New York…Movie work heating up. I'm getting drawn into production of Brokeback Mountain which shoots 15 May - 1 July in Canada. At least it's getting made after 7 years." Handwritten, 1 page plus envelope, Postmarked March 11, 2004

 File — Box 1, Folder: 5
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: Postmarked March 11, 2004
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

Hodge, Roger D. “Blood and Time: Cormac McCarthy at the Twilight of the West,” in Harper’s Magazine, vol. 312, no. 1869, pages 65-72, February 2006

 File — Box 4, Folder: 7
Series Description From the Series:

Writings about McCarthy comprises reviews and articles about McCarthy from Esquire, The New Yorker, Southern Literary Journal, Texas Monthly, and other publications. The writings are arranged alphabetically by author. Also included are a number off clippings files about McCarthy and a small collection of ephemera such as publishers catalogs, flyers, and press packets.

Dates: Publication: February 2006
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-092, Woolmer Collection of Cormac McCarthy / Writings about Cormac McCarthy

"I agree about the stupidity of Christies and of course [Clem] has admirable hustle and cunning…" Discusses Eliot collections and copy of Dead Man's Waltz. Handwritten on Booked Up letterhead, 3 pages, plus envelope, November 3, 2002

 File — Box 1, Folder: 3
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: November 3, 2002
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"I believe Gary O. circulated his last of Matthew's M's McMurtry in '97…" Discusses former employee embezzlement, the script for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, selling to Rice University, and Brokeback Mountain. Typed, 1 page plus envelope, May 29, 2004

 File — Box 1, Folder: 5
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 29, 2004
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"I did not know that L. Edmunds sold porn. As you may or may not know I bought the general stock of L Edmunds in 1964 or so, when I worked for Grace…" Typed on Booked Up letterhead, 2 pages plus envelope, June 12, 2009

 File — Box 1, Folder: 8
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: June 12, 2009
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"I do have a list of the poetry, novels - the Matheson list." Handwritten, 1 page plus envelope, January 20, 2017

 File — Box 1, Folder: 9
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: January 20, 2017
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"I found the Elliott Paul Film Flam some years after publicity by book…" Handwritten, 1 page plus envelope, January 15, 2005

 File — Box 1, Folder: 6
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: January 15, 2005
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"I got John Baxter Book earl from Heywood Hill. Mildly amusing…." Handwritten on Booked Up letterhead, 1 page plus envelope, January 9, 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: January 9, 2003
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

“I got the appraisals and the bill; check herewith…” Discusses collaboration with Diana Ossana. Typed, 1 page plus envelope, November 9, 1997

 File — Box 1, Folder: 2
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: November 9, 1997
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"I had heard that Glenn's [Horowitz] finder's fee was 6% of gross…" Discusses having given away copies of Dead Man's Walk and the availability of his essay "Night at the White House." Handwritten on Booked Up letterhead, 1 page, both sides, plus envelope, November 11, 2002

 File — Box 1, Folder: 3
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: November 11, 2002
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"I heard that Peter was trying to sell Melvin's books for her. It won't be easy…" Handwritten, 1 page plus envelope, March 30, 2004

 File — Box 1, Folder: 5
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: March 30, 2004
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"I liked James Bryant but have a longer and more thorough documentary about my life with books…I've just begun to enjoy my book life again…" Handwritten, 1 page plus envelope, January 17, 2014

 File — Box 1, Folder: 9
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: January 17, 2014
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry