J. Fischer and Bro., 12/31/1919-01/01/1940

File — Box: 40, Folder: 44

Identifier: 73531

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

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

Dates

12/31/1919-01/01/1940

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

Additional Description

Container Summary

Correspondence to Katherine Biddle from J. Fischer and Bro. music publishers re publication of her poems set to music by William Grant Still, "And They Lynched Him from a Tree" and "Plain Chant for America." Includes correspondence from Eugene H. Fischer (1941-42); George Fischer (1940); and Joseph A. Fischer (1949).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

FISCHER, EUGENE - CORRES. TO BIDDLE, KATHERINE 1941-42: Typed Letter Signed

FISCHER, GEORGE - CORRES. TO BIDDLE, KATHERINE 1940: Typed Letter Signed

FISCHER, JOSEPH A. - CORRES. TO BIDDLE, KATHERINE 1949: Typed Letter Signed

BIDDLE, KATHERINE - "AND THEY LYNCHED HIM FROM A TREE" REF.: Typed Letter Signed

BIDDLE, KATHERINE - "PLAIN CHANT FOR AMERICA" REF. BY J. FISCHER & CO.: Typed Letter Signed