Mark and Irita Van Doren., 06/07/1946-06/27/1947

File — Box: 1, Folder: 62

Identifier: 64637

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the Harry Sylvester Papers consist of correspondence and manuscripts for his published novel, “Moon Gaffney”; and an unpublished work, “A Watch in the Night.”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

06/07/1946-06/27/1947

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: 6.5 Cubic Feet (7 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Correspondence to Harry Sylvester from writer and literary critic Mark Van Doren (1894-1972) and wife Irita Van Doren: TLS from Irita Van Doren, dated 6/7/1946; and ALS from Mark Van Doren, dated 6/27/1947. Includes typed carbon from Sylvester dated 6/10/1946. Reference to Murray Ley.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

VAN DOREN, MARK - CORRES. TO SYLVESTER, HARRY 1947: Autographed Letter

SYLVESTER, HARRY - CORRES. FROM VAN DOREN, MARK 1947: Autographed Letter

VAN DOREN, IRITA - CORRES. TO SYLVESTER, HARRY 1946: Typed Letter Signed

SYLVESTER, HARRY - CORRES. FROM VAN DOREN, IRITA 1946: Typed Letter Signed

LEY, MURRAY - REFERENCE BY VAN DOREN, MARK 1947: Autographed Letter