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The Gene Phillips Collection of James T. Farrell Papers documents a friendship based on shared professional interest in Farrell's writing career. Most of the collection is material which Farrell sent to Phillips, though it also includes other items kept by Phillips relating to Farrell's writing or political interests. Spanning the years 1932-1954 (bulk 1949-1952), the collection consists of .6 linear feet of letters, diary entries, photographs, manuscripts, typescripts, off-prints, essays, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous material reflecting Farrell's political interests. |