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Finding-Aid for the George P. Elliott Papers (WTU00040a)

Finding aid prepared by:
Special Collections Staff

Summary Information

Title: George P. Elliott. Papers,
Creator: Elliott, George P., 1918-1980
Inclusive dates:
Extent: ca. 4 items
Call number: WTU00040a
Language: English
Repository: Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO 63130

Access and Use:

Source of Collection:

Access Restrictions:

Open.

Use Restriction:

None

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Processing Information:

Processed by Washington University Department Special Collections Staff. EAD encoded finding-aid completed by Sonya McDonald, August 2004.

Biography

Born in Knightstown, Indiana, George P. Elliott was an American novelist and academic who was educated at the University of California at Berkley. Beginning in 1947, he taught at a number of universities including Cornell, the University of Iowa, the University of California at Berkeley, Barnard College, and Syracuse University, where he spent the major part of his career. Elliott died in 1980 in New York City.

Elliott was a versatile writer whose books include four novels and numerous collections of short stories, poems, and essays. His books were well received by critics and, in some cases, notably Parktilden Village (1958) and Among the Dangs (1961), heralded as modern day classics. Nonetheless, Elliott's work is often overlooked by contemporary critics and scholars.

Collection Scope and Content Note

Scope and Contents Note

These letters are to the Editor of Commentary from Elliot Aronson, Michael Terman, and Samuel J. Beck, all in response to Elliot’s review of the Three Christs of Yspilanti , by Milton Rokeach, in the June 1964 edition. Also included is Elliott’s reply.

Subject Terms

• Elliott, George P., 1918-1980