Library of Congress - Walt Whitman Exhibition., 05/23/1969-07/29/1969

File — Box: 38, Folder: 13

Identifier: 73467

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence from editors of various literary journals primarily concerning publication of Biddle's poetry.

Dates

05/23/1969-07/29/1969

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Access to this collection is by permission from the Biddle family. Please contact Booth Family Center for Special Collections for further information.

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: 34 Linear Feet (65 Hollinger boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Correspondence to Katherine Biddle from Roy Basler, chief, Reference Department, Library of Congress: TLS 7/29/1969 re the library's exhibition of Walt Whitman's manuscripts, books and memorabilia commemorating the sesquicentennial of his birth (May 23, 1969). Includes printed announcement card and news releases.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS - WALT WHITMAN EXHIBITION: CORRES., NOTICES 1969: Printed Item

BASLER, ROY - CORRES. TO BIDDLE, KATHERINE 1969 RE LIB. OF CONGRESS: Typed Letter Signed

WHITMAN, WALT - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS EXHIBITION 1969: Printed Item