Cerf, Bennett (1898-1971). American publisher and humorist. (a) TLS, 1p, 11"x 9", New York, Addressed to H. Jack Lang. Fine. Moderately wrinkled, one fold through signature. Adding Lang to Random House mailing list; submission for Wolf Magazine of Letters. (b) TLS, 1p, 8"x 5", New York, Addressed to H. Jack Lang. Very fine. One horizontal fold, one arrow drawn in pen. Follow-up to previous letter, accompanied by carbon copy of TL from Lang to Cerf (1959 May 11). (c) TLS, 1p, 8"x 5", New York. Addressed to H. Jack Lang. Very fine. One horizontal fold. Follow-up to previous letters, accompanied by carbon copy of TL from Lang to Cerf (1959 May 20)., April 28, 1959, May 13, 1959, May 22, 1959
Scope and Content
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue to grow; in conjunction with his gift, Mr. Lang established a gift annuity to be used for the maintenance and augmentation of the collection.
Dates
- Creation: April 28, 1959
- Creation: May 13, 1959
- Creation: May 22, 1959
Language of Materials
The records are in English
Restrictions on Access
There are no restrictions on access to this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.26 linear feet
Repository Details
Part of the Kelvin Smith Library Special Collections Repository
Kelvin Smith Library
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland OH 44106-7151 United States
216.368.0189
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