Anthony Powell to John Monagan, 1976-11-04

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains over two decades of correspondence between writer Anthony Powell and his American friend John S. Monagan as well as various magazine and newspaper articles relating to Powell as collected by Monagan. Also within the collection are numerous photographs of Anthony and Violet Powell at their home, the Chantry in Somerset, England, mostly taken by Monagan during visits made with his wife Rosemary in 1981, 1987, and 1988.

Dates

Creation: 1976-11-04

Conditions Governing Access

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Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains typed letter signed from Anthony Powell to John Monagan re the debut of the first volume of his memoir, "To Keep the Ball Rolling," entitled, "Infants of the Spring," about which he comments: "...It has aroused rather to my surprise, quite strong feelings, some reviewers greatly disliking it." Also imparts news that he has changed American publishers from Little Brown to Holt, Rinehart.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

POWELL, ANTHONY - CORRES. TO MONAGAN, JOHN 1976 (11/04): Typed Letter Signed

MONAGAN, JOHN S. - CORRES. FROM POWELL, ANTHONY 1976 (11/04): Typed Letter Signed

"INFANTS OF THE SPRING" BY ANTHONY POWELL - REF. BY POWELL 1976: Typed Letter Signed

POWELL, ANTHONY - "INFANTS OF THE SPRING" - REF. BY POWELL 1976: Typed Letter Signed

"TO KEEP THE BALL ROLLING" BY ANTHONY POWELL - SEE ALSO OTHER TITLES: Typed Letter Signed

POWELL, ANTHONY - "TO KEEP THE BALL ROLLING" - SEE ALSO OTHER TITLES: Typed Letter Signed