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Found in 3954 Collections and/or Records:

Thanks for sending the review – he was the only reviewer so far to review Still Wild the anthology I edited. Discusses buying books. Handwritten, 1 page, August 2, 2000

 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: August 2, 2000
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"Thanks for that piece…" Discusses final novels. Handwritten, 1 page plus envelope, November 18, 2006

 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: November 18, 2006
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"[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
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

“Thanks for the catalogue. I think Waverly landed the best travel collection…” Has recently been in French Polynesia. Handwritten notecard, front and back, February 20, 2000

 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: February 20, 2000
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"Thanks for the grandpa pictures - yours are lovely, mine seems determined. He's still 15…" Handwritten on Booked Up letterhead, 1 page plus envelope, August 8, 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: August 8, 2008
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

“Thanks for the handsome 20th anniversary catalog…” Discusses previous catalogues. Typed on Booked Up letterhead, 1 page, September 11, 1990

 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: September 11, 1990
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"Thanks for the invites but I'm out of Pasadena where I hope never to return…" Discusses packing up Waldron library. Typed, 1 page plus envelope, January 20, 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: January 20, 2004
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

“Thanks for the letter…” mentions stores and finishing a novel. Handwritten on Booked Up letterhead, 2 pages, March 13, 1988

 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: March 13, 1988
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"Thanks for the little present…" Discusses logistics of transporting books; mentions sister and former trucker boyfriend. Typed, 1 page plus envelope, September 20, 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: September 20, 2003
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"Thanks for the lovely catalogue - I didn't hate Horseman; I just don't remember it. I can't even remember Lonesome Dove…" Handwritten, 1 page plus envelope, December 6, 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: December 6, 2008
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"Thanks for the new list and the essay, which I liked." Riders of Judgment aired on Hallmark; Discusses the accidental nature of film making. Handwritten on Booked Up letterhead, 2 pages, September 17, 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: September 17, 2002
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"Thanks for the note…" Discusses allergies and moving to Tucson due to them. Typed, 1 page, November 18, 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: November 18, 2003
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

“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

 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 8, 1988
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

“Thanks for the package. It was great to have you, although we were in skunk-recovery and not quite our usual selves…” Fax, 1 page, October 29, 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: October 29, 1997
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

“Thanks for thinking of me first. I have bought remnants of about a dozen stocks…” Typed, 1 page plus envelope, January 21, 1998

 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: January 21, 1998
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"Thanks for your letter…" Discusses Booked Up not closing, moving "big time" to screenwriting. Typed, 1 page plus envelope, July 11, 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: July 11, 2005
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"Thanks for your letter. During the Oscars is 7-8 hours of extreme discomfort, involving boredom with it all…" Discusses effect of awards season. Typed, 1 page plus envelope, March 11, 2006

 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: March 11, 2006
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

“Thanks for your letter. Mary Phagan has been produced and released…” Discusses selling active scripts. Typed, 1 page, August 7, 1991

 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: August 7, 1991
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"Thanks for your letter. We did pretty well and are still doing. Discusses book sale. Typed, 1 page plus envelope, August 18, 2012

 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: August 18, 2012
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry

"Thanks for your understanding note…" Has bitten off more than he can chew [the Waldron library]. Handwritten, 2 pages, January 9, 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: January 9, 2004
Found in: The Wittliff Collections / SWWC-145, Ralph Sipper Collection of Larry McMurtry