Research Catalog

George Plimpton papers.

Title
George Plimpton papers.
Author
Plimpton, George
Publication
1902-2008, bulk 1960 - 2003.
Supplementary Content
Finding aid

Details

Additional Authors
  • Aldrich, Nelson W., Jr.
  • Curry, Bill, 1942-
  • Stein, Jean
  • Vreeland, Diana
Description
120.56 linear feet (292 boxes, 2 oversize folders)
Summary
George Plimpton was a journalist, author, and editor who is best known as the founding editor-in-chief of the Paris Review, and for his participatory sports writing. Plimpton's papers date from 1902 to 2008, and document his literary career, forays into film and television, public appearances, and his personal history. The collection contains manuscripts, notes, and research from most of Plimpton's published works, as well as correspondence, photographs, and biographical files from throughout his life.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Biographies.
  • Interviews.
  • Letters (correspondence)
  • Manuscripts (documents)
  • Sound recordings.
  • Video recordings (physical artifacts)
Access (note)
  • Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref
Source (note)
  • Purchased from Sarah Dudley Plimpton in 2018.
Call Number
MssCol 24586
OCLC
1134770652
Author
Plimpton, George, creator.
Title
George Plimpton papers.
Production
1902-2008, bulk 1960 - 2003.
Type of Content
text
still image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
sheet
Restricted Access
Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref
Source
Purchased from Sarah Dudley Plimpton in 2018.
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Finding aid
Occupation
Editors.
Journalists.
Added Author
Aldrich, Nelson W., Jr., editor.
Curry, Bill, 1942- contributor.
Stein, Jean, contributor.
Vreeland, Diana, contributor.
Research Call Number
MssCol 24586
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