William Anthony Stanislaus Dollard., 05/06/1942-05/06/1942

File — Box: 1, Folder: 11

Identifier: 64586

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The major portions of the Harry Sylvester Papers consist of correspondence and manuscripts for his published novel, “Moon Gaffney”; and an unpublished work, “A Watch in the Night.”

Notable correspondents include writers, publishers, scholars, political and religious leaders, such as Harry L. Binsse, Paul Beecher Blanshard, Harvey Breit, Dorothy Day, William A.S. Dollard, Waldo Frank, John Farrar, Brendan Gill, Matthew Hoehn, Nathan I. Hentoff, Stanley J. Kunitz, Eugene J. and Abigail McCarthy, Haniel Long, J.F. Powers, Thomas Sugrue, Mark and Irita Van Doren, Stanley Vestal (a.k.a. Walter Stanley Campbell), and Leo Louis Ward.

Dates

05/06/1942-05/06/1942

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: 6.5 Cubic Feet (7 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Correspondence to Harry Sylvester from William Anthony Stanislaus Dollard (1901- ), American educator: TLS dated May 6, 1942 (1 page). Reference to Sylvester's interest to enlist as a means of earning a living; Sylvester's book, "Dearly Beloved"; and to American journalist Lewis Gannett (1891-1966) "...with whom (Dollard) was discussing (Sylvester's) book enthusiastically..."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

DOLLARD, WILLIAM ANTHONY STANISLAUS - CORRES. TO SYLVESTER, HARRY 1942: Typed Letter Signed

SYLVESTER, HARRY - CORRES. FROM DOLLARD, WILLIAM ANTHONY STANISLAUS: Typed Letter Signed

GANNETT, LEWIS - REFERENCE BY DOLLARD, W.A.S. 1942: Typed Letter Signed

"DEARLY BELOVED" BY SYLVESTER, HARRY - REF. BY DOLLARD, W.A.S. 1942: Typed Letter Signed

SYLVESTER, HARRY - "DEARLY BELOVED" - REF. BY DOLLARD, W.A.S. 1942: Typed Letter Signed