Correspondence and manuscripts concerning the work and activity of Morris as a writer, and a dissertation prospectus by Jack R. Cohn to study Morris' midwestern novels.

Wright Morris was born in Nebraska in 1910. He studied at Pomona College and presently lives in Mill Valley, California.

Number of containers: 5 cartons and 12 portfolios

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Collection is open for research, except for one portfolio containing a dissertation prospectus by Jack R. Cohn, which requires permission of the author. Inquiries concerning these materials should be directed in writing to the Head of Public Services.