1939 Diary

Cover 1939 Diary

Cover 1939 Diary

Much high life at the hotels Brevoort and Lafayette; pre-war anxiety; stories of Coby Gilman, Niles Spencer and Bobby Lewis. Many overheard conversations, which bring the times to vivid life.

1939 Diary excerpt A P01 27

1939 Diary excerpt A P01 27

Samples of the 1939 diary, including what could be called Powell’s “credo” in the middle of the March 2 entry.

1939 Diary excerpt B P01 28

1939 Diary excerpt B P01 28

An unedited version of the March 3, 1939, diary entry.