| Summary: | This contains correspondence between EFR and his original American literary agent Oscar J Friend, of Otis Kline Associates (EFR/2/1/1/1-15 ). In 1957 EFR moves to the Scott Meredith Literary Agency corresponding mainly with Scott Meredith, himself (EFR/2/1/1/16-29). The correspondence dates from 1947 to 1985. |
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| Date: | 1947-1985 |
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| Reference Number: | EFR/2/1/1 |
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| Arrangement: | Material is arranged first, by literary agent and then chronologically by year. Some overlap of years occurs during the move from Otis Kline Associates to the Scott Meredith Literary Agency. A large amount, (over 300 letters), of correspondence from the Scott Meredith Literary Agency is undated and can be found at the end of the group at EFR/2/1/1/29. |
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| Biographical/Administrative Information: | Otis Adelbert Kline (1891-1946), an American songwriter, author and
in his later years a literary agent forming the company, Otis Kline Associates.
After his death in 1946, Oscar J Friend (1897-1963), became head of
the literary agency. He became active as a writer from before 1920 and Editor
for the Standard Magazine chain, including Thrilling Wonder Stories (1941-1944).
(Correspondence at EFR/2/1/1/1 -- 15). |
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