Library of Congress - Luther Evans., 03/25/1946-04/22/1952
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Correspondence from editors of various literary journals primarily concerning publication of Biddle's poetry.
Dates
- 03/25/1946-04/22/1952
Collection-level Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 34 Linear Feet (65 Hollinger boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Correspondence to Katherine Biddle from Luther Evans, Librarian of Congress re the Fellows of the Library of Congress in American Letters. Includes report submitted by Karl Shapiro from the fellows to Evans (May 29-30, 1947); and resolution passed by the fellows re the role of the Consultant in Poetry (1952).
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS FELLOWS IN AMER. LETTERS - REF. BY EVANS, LUTHER: Typed Letter Signed
EVANS, LUTHER - CORRES. TO BIDDLE, KATHERINE 1947-52 RE LIB. CONGRESS: Typed Letter Signed
SHAPIRO, KARL - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS FELLOWS IN AMER. LETTERS REPT. '47: Transcript
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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