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Thurber, James, 1894-1961

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1894-12-08 - 1961-11-02

Biography

James Grover Thurber was an American cartoonist, author, humorist, journalist, playwright, children's book author, and celebrated wit. He was best known for his cartoons and short stories published mainly in The New Yorker magazine, such as "The Catbird Seat", and collected in his numerous books.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Hudson Hawley - Lost Generation papers, 1923-1955

 Collection
Identifier: 1995-003
Scope and Contents

Hawley was managing editor of the Paris Herald for 46 years, during the time it served as a staging platform for Lost Generation writers including Hemingway, Pound, and Gertrude Stein. Correspondence from Hawley to various people, plus the manuscript of The Dizziest Daily.

Dates: 1923 - 1955

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  • Subject: Special Collections -- Manuscripts -- Blochman, Lawrence G. X