In a typewritten letter composed 29 April 1940 in Cuernavaca, Mexico, Richard Wright agrees to autograph a copy of his novel [letter originally laid into a copy of Native son] for Mr. E. Ording of New York City. Wright includes instructions for shipping the novel to him in Mexico.
In Rare Books and Manuscripts, University Libraries, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA (#1989-0058R/VF Lit)
Source of Acquisition
Gift of La Fayette Butler, 1989.
Biographical or Historical Sketch
Richard Wright was an African-American writer and editor, noted for his short stories and the novel Native son. His authoritative and uncompromising portrayal of African Americans transcended literature, informing philosophy, psychology, sociology, and history throughout the 20th century.
Binding notes
Housed in ShareBox 094 boxShare094 GST/P/2/2 c.1 (Archival/Manuscript Material) bound in ShareBox 094
