Norman Mailer papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 0120

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Speeches, correspondence, tape recordings, drafts and galleys connected with Mailer's campaign for mayor of New York City in 1969.

Dates

Creation: circa 1969

Creator

Mailer, Norman (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for access.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Historical note

In 1969, Norman Mailer, at the suggestion of Gloria Steinem, among others, ran unsuccessfully in the Democratic primary for the Mayor of New York City. His platform centered on the secession of New York City to create a 51st state.