Correspondence--Madeline R. McQuown-Kurt Vonnegut
Scope and Contents
Handwritten draft of a letter from McQuown to Vonnegut requesting permission to use a phrase from Cat's Cradle in the prologue to her Brigham Young book. The phrase illustrates her approach to the Young manuscript: "Anyone unable to understand how a useful religion can be founded on lies will not understand this book either."
Dates
- Creation: 1803-1976
Creator
- From the Collection: McQuown, Madeline Reeder, 1906-1975 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Two original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Photocopied versions are available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.
Extent
From the Collection: 18 Linear Feet (52 boxes, 20 microfilm reels, and 3 oversize folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
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Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
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