]> cooper_w William Cooper Typescript A description of the item at Syracuse University LMD &su_name; &su_address; 12 May 2010 Laura Deal12 May 2010 English Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Cooper, William, 1910-2002 William Cooper Typescript 1982 1 folder (SC) Typescript with corrections by the English author. 2752184 English Biographical History

Harry Summerfield Hoff (1910-2002) was an English author who published under the pseudonym William Cooper. He was best known for his "Scenes" series of semi-autobiographical novels.

Scope and Contents of the Collection

The William Cooper Typescript consists of an eight-page typed document with corrections. The typescript, entitled "The Story of William Cooper's Scenes," discusses the surpression of Hoff's novel Scenes from Metropolitan Life due to a libel lawsuit.

The collection also contains a signed, typed letter from Hoff dated 4 March 1982 and addressed to "Dear David." In the letter, Hoff explains that the enclosed document will explain the delayed publication of Scenes from Metropolitan Life.

Arrangement of the Collection

Single item.

Subject and Genre Headings Literature -- British Cooper, William, 1910-2002. Authors, English -- 20th century -- Correspondence. London (England) -- History. Typescripts. Correspondence. Authors. Access Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

William Cooper Typescript, &su_name;

Acquisition Information

Gift of David Tatham, 1982.

Inventory Typescripts "The Story of William Cooper's Scenes"also accompanied by a letter from Hoff.1982486