Correspondence 1961: Merton to Rice, Jan. 10, 1961., 01/10/1961-01/10/1961

File — Box: 1, Folder: 6

Identifier: 57909

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series contains the correspondence between Thomas Merton and Edward Rice for the years 1959-1967.

Dates

01/10/1961-01/10/1961

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains TLS, 1 page. Letterhead of Abbey of Gethsemani, Trappist, Kentucky. [Signed under the pen name of "Jesse James".] Reference to the completion of Merton's hermitage onthe grounds of the abbey at Gethsemani: "Alas the little house finished is not open to dames anymore it has been cloistered it has been put under lock and key, it has been enclosed, it is barred."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

MERTON, THOMAS - CORRESP. TO EDWARD RICE: Typed Letter Signed

RICE, EDWARD - CORRESP. FROM THOMAS MERTON: Typed Letter Signed

ART - CORRESP. RE NATIVE AND RELIGIOUS ART: Typed Letter Signed

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - CORRESP. RE MERTON'S UPCOMING 50TH: Typed Letter Signed

LAX, ROBERT - CORRESP. RE: Typed Letter Signed

COOMARASWAMY, ANANDA K. - CORRESP. RE: Typed Letter Signed

COOMARASWAMY, ANANDA K., WIFE OF - CORRESP. RE: Typed Letter Signed

JAMES, JESSE - PEN NAME USED BY MERTON IN CORRESP.: Typed Letter Signed