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Kent Haruf papers
mssKH 1-3737
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Description
This collection includes manuscripts, correspondence, and ephemera by and about American author Kent Haruf.
Background
Kent Haruf (1943-2014) was an American author. His novels, set in the fictional town of Holt, Colorado, explore the lives
of ordinary people living on the high plains in the 20th Century. Plainsong (1999) was a finalist for the National Book Award
and Benediction (2014) was shortlisted for the Folio Prize.
Extent
116 boxes, 5 volumes, and 5 oversize folders
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material,
nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and
obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
Availability
Collection is open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information,
please go to following web site.