Finding aid for the Norman Mailer papers 0120

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Language of Material: English
Contributing Institution: USC Libraries Special Collections
Title: Norman Mailer papers
creator: Mailer, Norman
Identifier/Call Number: 0120
Physical Description: 4 Linear Feet 4 boxes
Date (inclusive): circa 1969
Abstract: Speeches, correspondence, tape recordings, drafts and galleys connected with Mailer's campaign for mayor of New York City in 1969.
Container: 3
Container: 4
Container: 1
Container: 2

Historical note

In 1969, Norman Mailer, at the suggestion of Gloria Steinem, among others, ran unsuccessfully in the Democratic primary for the Mayor of New York City. His platform centered on the secession of New York City to create a 51st state.

Scope and Contents

Speeches, correspondence, tape recordings, drafts and galleys connected with Mailer's campaign for mayor of New York City in 1969.

Conditions Governing Access

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for access.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred Citation

[Box/folder# or item name], Norman Mailer Papers, Collection no. 0120, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Authors, American -- 20th century -- Archival resources
Political campaigns -- New York (State) -- 20th century -- Archival resources
Political campaigns -- United States -- Archival resources
Audiotapes
Correspondence
Speeches
Mailer, Norman
Mailer, Norman -- Archives