Nin, Anais, 1903-1977
Dates
- Existence: 1903-02-21 - 1977-01-14
Biography
Angela Anaïs Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell, known professionally as Anaïs Nin was a French-Cuban American diarist, essayist, novelist, and writer of short stories and erotica. Born to Cuban parents in France, Nin was the daughter of composer Joaquín Nin and Rosa Culmell, a classically trained singer.
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Anais Nin papers, 1969-1992
Consists of correspondence between Nin and colleagues and between her publisher, Peter Owen and others, particularly her literary agent, Gunther Stuhlmann. Also included is Nin's typescript draft of her essay, "On Writing, Writer and Symbols," a transcription of Nin's introduction to Anna Kavan's Ice, as well as draft introductions to Ladders to fire and Children of the albatross and a preface to Cities of the interior, all written by Gunther Stuhlmann.
Anais Nin to "Bob", Undated
"Dear Bob, I'm in the unusual position of asking a favor on behalf of a book I have been unable to read myself because of the state of my health..."
Anais Nin to "Larry", 1952
"Dear Larry: I never got to Venice - at last moment was refused permit because I might be called back any day for citizenship ritual..."
Certificates of authenticity, 1952
Certificates of authenticity for the typed and signed letter and handwritten postcard.
Robin Eve Lazzarino - Anais Nin correspondence
Typed and signed letter and one handwritten postcard from Anias Nin. There is no date for the typed letter. The postcard is dated 1952. On the back of the frame are letters of authenticity from 'David Schulson Autographs' in NYC.