An Inventory of Papers
From the Finca Vigia, Republic of Cuba
At the John F. Kennedy Library
National Archives and Records Administration
Administrative Information
Collection Overview
Collection Description
Finding Aid
Administrative Information
Abstract
Papers 1927-1966 (bulk of the dates: 1940-1961)
The Papers of the Museum Ernest Hemingway, Republic of Cuba, cover the period 1927 to 1966. They consist of personal papers of Ernest Hemingway, author and journalist, and Mary Hemingway, journalist and fourth wife of Ernest Hemingway, and include manuscripts, correspondence, news clippings, and other material.
Access
Open.
Usage Restrictions
The Library reserves the right to deny copy requests if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of the copyright law. In general, entire works cannot be copied due to this restriction.
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Permission to Publish
Researchers consulting the Hemingway Collection of the Museum Ernest Hemingway of the Republic of Cuba at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum will be able to make a copy of any of the documents for their personal use if such documents are not subject to copyright.
[Note Manuscripts may not be copied]
Letters by other people may be photocopied; copyright restrictions must be established and adhered to by the researcher.
Researchers who wish to reproduce some of these documents for a publication are bound to request all necessary permits for publication in any format (including website, Internet, etc.). It is the responsibility of the researcher who will be publishing said material to request the corresponding authorization from the National Council of Cultural Heritage.
Contact information:
mushem@cubarte.cult.cu
No restrictions to quote cite, or paraphrase, within the bounds of "Fair Use," have been placed on this collection.
Preferred Citation
Any material belonging to this collection included in any publication shall be accredited in the following manner: Hemingway Collection of the Museum Ernest Hemingway of the Republic of Cuba in the Hemingway Collection of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
Copyright
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law. The copyright law extends its protection to unpublished works from the moment of creation in a tangible form. Direct your questions concerning copyright to the reference staff.
Provenance
Received from the Museum Ernest Hemingway, San Francisco de Paula, Republic of Cuba in 2008 (Acc. 2008-095).
Extent Summary
Approximately 3,000 color paper copies, 3.5 cubic feet, are available in the Hemingway Research room for researchers use.
Items Separated from Main Collection
Digital images received from the Museum Ernest Hemingway in San Francisco de Paula, Republic of Cuba are stored off-site and rolls of microfilm containing the images are stored at the library in appropriate temperature and humidity storage conditions. The digital images and microfilm are stored to ensure the long term preservation of the images; they are not available to researchers.
Note: The digital images are not available for research use but paper copies are available for researcher use.
Date Opened
October 2009
Processed by
Susan Wrynn
Samuel Smallidge
Rebecca Robbins
Shanti Freundlich
Finding Aid Prepared by
Susan Wrynn
Samuel Smallidge
Related Collections
Ernest Hemingway, Personal Papers, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Mary (Welsh) Hemingway, Personal Papers, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Collection Overview
The papers of Hemingway Collection of the Museum Ernest Hemingway of the Republic of Cuba Museum span the years from approximately 1927 until 1966. The collection is arranged into two series. The first series consists of Ernest Hemingway’s papers, arranged into 4 sub series: Manuscripts: Outgoing Correspondence, Incoming Correspondence, and Other Material. The second series consists of Mary Hemingway's papers, arranged into 3 sub series: Outgoing Correspondence, Incoming Correspondence, and Other Material.
List of Series
Series 1 Ernest Hemingway’s Papers
Sub series 1.1. Manuscripts
Sub series 1.2. Outgoing Correspondence
Sub series 1.3. Incoming Correspondence
Sub series 1.4. Other Materials
Series 2 Mary Hemingway’s Papers
Sub series 2.1. Outgoing Correspondence
Sub series 2.2. Incoming Correspondence
Sub series 2.3 Other Materials
Collection Description
Series 1 Ernest Hemingway’s Papers
Sub series 1.1. Manuscripts:
Contains excerpts from two book manuscripts as well as one short story, fragments of nine manuscripts and one movie script.
Sub series 1.2. Outgoing Correspondence:
Contains correspondence arranged chronologically [1940-1960]. If the year is known but not the month or day, the letter is filed at the beginning of the year. If the month and year are known but not the day, the letter is filed at the beginning of the month. If the date cannot be established, it is placed at the very end of the group with all other undated material.
Sub series 1.3. Incoming Correspondence:
Contains correspondence arranged alphabetically by the name of the person writing or sending the item of correspondence. All items within a correspondent's file are arranged chronologically. Each letter also contains a folder of unsolicited correspondence. Unsolicited correspondence is arranged chronologically. Letters for which the correspondent is unidentified are filed at the end of the alphabetical series.
Sub series 1.4. Other Materials:
Contains materials that do not fall into one of the foregoing groups: manuscripts or correspondence. The materials are arranged by type of document or by subject and are filed alphabetically.
Series 2 Mary Hemingway’s Papers
Sub series 2.1. Outgoing Correspondence:
Contains correspondence arranged chronologically. If the year is known but not the month or day, the letter is filed at the beginning of the year. If the month and year are known but not the day, the letter is filed at the beginning of the month. If the month and day are known but not the year, the letter is filed chronologically by month and day. If the month, day, year, and recipient are unidentified the letter is filed alphabetically by salutation.
Sub series 2.2. Incoming Correspondence:
Contains correspondence arranged alphabetically by last name. Several correspondents are arranged with an item level description while the remaining are arranged by last name only. Letters for which the correspondent is unidentified are filed at the end of the alphabetical series.
Sub series 2.3 Other Materials:
Contains materials that does not fall under the correspondence series. The materials are arranged by type of document or by subject and are filed alphabetically.
Finding Aid
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