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Collector:
Milberg, Leonard L.
Title:
Leonard L. Milberg '53 Collection of Manuscripts, Correspondence, and Photographs
Repository:
Manuscripts Division
Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/c247ds14t
Dates:
1762-2001
Size:
6 boxes, 3.4 linear feet
Storage Note:
  • This is stored in multiple locations.
  • Firestone Library (scamss): Boxes 1-2; B-001094; B-001224; P-000142
  • Firestone Library (scahsvm): Box 6
Language:
English German Hebrew

Abstract

Consists of an open collection of manuscript material related to print collections of Leonard L. Milberg (Princeton Class of 1953): Leonard L. Milberg Collection of American Poetry, Leonard L. Milberg Irish Theater Collection, and the Leonard L. Milberg Collection of Jewish-American Writers.

Leonard L. Milberg '53 Collection of Manuscripts, Correspondence, and Photographs Content List
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Beckett, Samuel, 1906-19891920-1996
Behan, Brendan, 1923-19641960 September 21-1962
Benjamin, J. P. (Judah Philip), Letter to Henry A. Wise Regarding Captain McLean1861 October 24Box b-001094, Folder 6
Boucicault, Dion, 1820-18901885Box 1, Folder 10
Bowen, Elizabeth, 1899-19731947-1965Box 1, Folder 11
Carleton, William, 1794-1869, Autograph Manuscript of "My Life" Autobiography1868Box b-001094, Folder 10
Cohen, Jacob I., Prayer Manuscriptcirca 1790Box b-001094, Folder 2
Cousins, James Henry, 1873-19561899Box 1, Folder 12
Dunsany, Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, Baron, 1878-19571919-1920Box 1, Folder 13
Edgeworth, Maria, 1767-18491811-1844
Edgeworth Family1824-1829Box 1, Folder 17
Einhorn and Kohler Families Papers1859 November 6-1946
Ervine, St. John G. (John Grier), b. 18831914-1927
Friel, Brian1996-1999
Grade, Chaim, 1910-19821967, 1978Box 1, Folder 22
Gratz, Rebecca, 1781-18691827-1849
Gregory, Lady, 1852-1932, Annotated Typescript of "The Epics" Autobiography Chaptercirca 1910s-1920sBox b-001094, Folder 8
Hall, S. C., Mrs., 1800-18811828
Harby Family Register1827-1930Box 2, Folder 26
Heaney, Seamus, 19391999Box 1, Folder 26
Hecht, Ben, Materials1942-1962Box b-001094, Folder 5
Kavanagh, Patrick, 1904-19671954Box 1, Folder 27
Kennelly, Brendan1930Box 1, Folder 28
Leeser, Isaac, Letters from the Caribbean Islands and Venezuela1846-1860
Lewisohn, Ludwig, 1882-19551904Box 1, Folder 29
Lover, Samuel, 1797-18681824-1846
Mac Liammóir, Micheál, 1899-1978undatedBox 2, Folder 1
Mackenzie, Morell, 1837-18921890Box 2, Folder 2
Mahon, Derek, 19411998-2001
McGahern, John, 1934-20061985-1993Box 2, Folder 5
Miller, Arthur, 1915-2005, Annotated Typescript of Death of a Salesman: Certain Conversations in Two Acts and Requiem1948Box b-001094, Folder 7
Mordecai, Jacob, 1762-1838, Analysis and Refutation of Christian Readings of the Hebrew Biblecirca 1820sBox b-001224, Folder 29
Morgan, Lady (Syndey), 1783-18591848Box 2, Folder 6
Noah, M.M. (Mordecai Manuel), 1785-18511823-1848
O'Brien, Flann, 1911-19661957, 1964-1966Box 2, Folder 7
O'Casey, Seán, 1880-19641931-1955 June 11
O'Faoláin, Seán, 1900-19911965-2004Box 2, Folder 10
O'Flaherty, Liam, 1896-1984undatedBox 2, Folder 11
Pearson, Henry C. (1914-2006) to Bernard Stone (1924-2005)1994-1995Box 2, Folder 12
Piza, D. M.1863Box 2, Folder 13
Robles de Medina, Samuel, Peri Alonim1762Box 2, Folder 25
Roth, Philip1963-1964Box 2, Folder 14
Salomon, Haym, Promissory Note for a Bill of Exchange Sold to John Wilcocks and Nicholas Low1783 September 17Box 6
Somerville, E. Oe. (Edith Oenone), 1858-19491939Box 2, Folder 15
Stuart, Francis, 1902-20001984-1996Box 2, Folder 16
Tóibín, Colm1991-1994Box 2, Folder 17
Zionist Organization of Amerika Press Release of "Plans of Justice Brandeis For Constructive Work in Palestine"1920 September-OctoberBox b-001094, Folder 1
Forms of Prayer, Barbados1835Box p-000142, Folder 1

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

This is an open collection of manuscript materials related to Milberg's print collections: Leonard L. Milberg Collection of American Poetry, Leonard L. Milberg Irish Theater Collection, and the Leonard L. Milberg Collection of Jewish-American Writers. Authors represented in the collection include Samuel Beckett, Maria Edgeworth, Seamus Heaney, and Philip Roth. Other materials document the history of Jewish people in the Caribbean Islands, Latin America, and North America from the 18th century through the early 20th century.

Arrangement

Acquisitions are arranged alphabetically by author.

Collection Creator Biography:

Milberg, Leonard L.

Leonard L. Milberg is a member of the Princeton University Class of 1953 and chairman of Milberg Factors, Inc.

Collection History

Acquisition:

Gift of Leonard L. Milberg beginning in 2004: (AM 2004-97, 2005-63, 2005-64, 2005-126, AM 2006-124, 2009-67, 2009-112, 2009-139, 2010-1, 2010-10, 2010-57, 2010-74, 2011-48, 2011-68, 2012-24, 2012-99, 2013-40, 2013-56, 2013-90, 2014-111, 2015-68, 2015-78, 2016-1, 2016-109, 2017-14, 2018-60, 2019-32, 2020-58, 2022-026, 2022-035, 2022-038, 2023-096, 2023-097).

Other materials were transferred from printed collections purchased by Milberg for the Library: Transferred from EX book: 3692.6.394 in 2004 (AM 2005-52). 5 Letters from Elizabeth Brown transferred from EX purchase from William and Nina Matheson Books in 2007 (AM 2007-116). Memorandum and 8 letters between Lord Dunsany and his wife, etc. transferred from EX purchase from Leonard Milberg Irish Books in 2007 (AM 2008-53).

Appraisal

No materials were separated from the collection during 2018-2023 processing.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by John Delaney in 2013. Finding aid updated by John Delaney in 2013; Kelly Bolding in 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2021; Faith Charlton in 2021; and Amy C. Vo in 2023.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Leonard L. Milberg '53 Collection of Manuscripts, Correspondence, and Photographs; Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/c247ds14t
Location:
Firestone Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
(609) 258-3184
Storage Note:
  • This is stored in multiple locations.
  • Firestone Library (scamss): Boxes 1-2; B-001094; B-001224; P-000142
  • Firestone Library (scahsvm): Box 6