Nabokov, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1899-1977
Biography
Russian and American novelist, translator, and entomologist.
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Appel, Jr., Alfred, 1971 - 1980
Includes articles: "Nabokov: A Portrait." [Proof] copy of an article by Appel, appearing in the Atlantic, inscribed to Mary and Dick Ellmann by the author. "Remembering Nabokov" appearing in an unidentified published source.
Bowers, Fredson, 1979
Questions for Ellmann regarding Bowers's preparation of a series of Nabokov lectures and other topics.
Great authors poster collection, Undated
This is an artificial collection of twenty-one posters from the Great Authors from the TIME Reading program.
"Janet", 1971 - 1973
Exchange regarding "Janet's" work and interest in chess, Nabokov, and game theory.
Nabokov, Undated
Typescript on half-sheets.
Nabokov, Vladimir, 1974-01-14
Mrs. Nabokov writes for her husband, thanking Ellmann for his letter. Includes "Vladimir Nabokov's 'Pale Fire'" by Mary McCarthy; transcription of a letter between Appel and Joyce; press cutting of Oakes's interivew with Nabokov appearing in the Sunday Times; Ellmann's notes.
Paul Scott papers
Consists of over 5700 pieces of correspondence to Scott along with carbon file copies of approximately 6000 letters written by him; manuscripts including Staying On and My Appointment with the Muse; commissioned reader's reports and book reviews; personal items including military records and photographs of Paul Scott and Paul Scott with family and/or colleagues.
Scott was a British novelist and visiting University of Tulsa visiting professor in 1977.