26-02-2009, 07:13 PM
I have all of Walt's books. I have admired him as a diligent researcher.
I am at a loss to understand his hostile attitude and desire to withhold
or destroy the materials in question.
I have no idea what may be in these files or what importance they may
have. I know nothing of Mr. Harrison's work.
But I think he erred in leaving his important work to ANY individual.
Harold Weisberg, for instance, left his cabinets full of papers to a
college. I am in the process of transferring ALL of my materials (except
books) to two universities (copies to the Penn Jones Collection at Baylor
University, and originals to my collections at University of Texas at Arlington.)
Unless Walt is planning to make personal use of the materials, I suggest
that he contact Ben Rogers of Baylor University. They would be a great
addition to the Penn Jones Collection, and be available to everyone.
Being a private university, they would not be subject to governmental
control.
What good can these materials do sitting in a storage building?
Jack
I am at a loss to understand his hostile attitude and desire to withhold
or destroy the materials in question.
I have no idea what may be in these files or what importance they may
have. I know nothing of Mr. Harrison's work.
But I think he erred in leaving his important work to ANY individual.
Harold Weisberg, for instance, left his cabinets full of papers to a
college. I am in the process of transferring ALL of my materials (except
books) to two universities (copies to the Penn Jones Collection at Baylor
University, and originals to my collections at University of Texas at Arlington.)
Unless Walt is planning to make personal use of the materials, I suggest
that he contact Ben Rogers of Baylor University. They would be a great
addition to the Penn Jones Collection, and be available to everyone.
Being a private university, they would not be subject to governmental
control.
What good can these materials do sitting in a storage building?
Jack