Roth, Philip
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1933-03-19 - 2018-05-22
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Philip Roth Collection
Collection
Identifier: PR1
Abstract
"My decision to locate my personal library in Newark, and specifically in the Newark Public Library, was determined by a longstanding sense of gratitude to the city where I was born in 1933." – Philip Roth. Roth's gift of over 7,000 books is one of the largest personal collections to be donated to a public library. The bequest also includes awards given to Roth, honorary diplomas, furniture, and personal effects.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1946 - 2018
Found in:
Philip Roth Personal Library
/
Philip Roth Collection