Correspondence, 1951-1957

File — Box: 199, Folder: 2-18

Identifier: IX

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the File: Correspondence concerning Beckoning Frontiers, Eccles' autobiography. In June 1951, Alfred A. Knopf published 5,000 copies of the book, which generated favorable comments from major review sources. Another 1,500 copies were printed in November of that year, and in 1966 the final 1,000 were published. Eccles, who wrote the book with the editorial assistance of Sidney Hyman, called it a "personal as well as an economic history of the past two decades." Over the years, the volume was presented to many of Eccles' business associates, friends, acquaintances, and family members.

Although many of the letters in this box are perfunctory thank-you notes, they indicate the wide circle of people Eccles felt would have an interest in the book, and in some cases, add insight into the role each played in the events chronicled in the book. The materials are arranged chronologically.

Dates

1951-1957

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.