William K. Wimsatt., 12/25/1945-03/13/1947

File — Box: 3, Folder: 28

Identifier: 92334

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series consists of correspondence written to Theodore Maynard arranged alphabetically by author. This series also includes some manuscripts and photographs arranged alphabetically along with the correspondence.

Dates

12/25/1945-03/13/1947

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 18 Linear Feet (15 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

16/16/03

Container Summary

1 ALS dated 12/25/1945 from William K. Wimsatt to Theodore Maynard regarding the death of Sara Maynard. Reference to Stanley Williams and to Rose Lathrop Hawthorne. 1 TLS (with envelope) dated 10/16/1946 from Wimsatt to Maynard regarding his desire to find a spiritual advisor. 1 TLS dated 2/20/1947 from Wimsatt to Maynard regarding an upcoming visit. 1 TLS dated 3/13/1947 from Wimsatt to Maynard thanking him for the inscribed copy of his Collected Poems. 1 ACS, not dated, from Wimsatt to Maynard. The card features a wood-engraving by Alfonso Ossorio. Printed by T. Barry at The Sower Press.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

MAYNARD, THEODORE - CORRESP. FROM WIMSATT, WILLIAM K. (1945-1947?): Autographed Letter

WIMSATT, WILLIAM K. - CORRESP. TO MAYNARD, THEODORE (1945-1947?): Autographed Letter

WILLIAMS, STANLEY - REF. IN CORRESP. BY WIMSATT, WILLIAM K. (1945): Autographed Letter

LATHROP, ROSE HAWTHORNE - REF. IN CORRESP. BY WIMSATT, WILLIAM (1945): Autographed Letter

OSSORIO, ALFONSO - WOOD ENGRAVING PRINTED ON CARD: Autographed Letter