Boston Globe., 09/26/1956-12/27/1996

File — Box: 4, Folder: 2

Identifier: 77190

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Series includes correspondence of John Deedy with editors and publishers regarding books and articles he wrote. Also includes letters of reaction from readers, royalty statements, and promotional items.

Dates

09/26/1956-12/27/1996

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Extent

From the Collection: 10.5 Linear Feet (13 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Correspondence of John Deedy and The Boston Globe. Contents include 1 TLS from L. L. Winship to John Deedy advicing him of a correction made to his article; 1 TLS from L. L. Winship congratulating Deedy on his move to Pittsburg; 1 from Winship to Deedy with an idea for an article about displaced New Englanders; 1 TLS from Bill Davis to Deedy with an idea about an article on New England literary landmarks; 1 TL from Deedy to Davis with a proposed outline for the New England story; 2 TLS from Davis to Deedy regarding Deedy's article on Jack Kerouac; 1 TL to Deedy from Jerry Morris acknowledging receipt of his story on the Arctic Museum; 1 TM of the "Boston Globe" style sheet; 1 TLS from David J. Mehegan to Deedy regarding a review of "God's Salesman: Norman Vincent Peale and the Power of Positive Thinking;" 1 TLS from David J. Mehegan to Deedy regarding his review of "Integrity," by Stephen L. Carter; 1 TL from Deedy to Mehegan with possible corrections to his review of "Integrity;" 1 TLS from Deedy to Mehegan; 1 TLS from Mehegan to Deedy concerning his review of "Radio Priest," by Donald Warren; 2 ALS from David Mehegan to Deedy; 1 TLS from Alfred S. Larking, Jr. to Deedy outlining new policies for freelance writers.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

WINSHIP, L. L. - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1956-1960: Typed Letter Signed

DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM WINSHIP, L. L. 1956-1960: Typed Letter Signed

DAVIS, BILL - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1983: Typed Letter Signed

DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM DAVIS, BILL 1983: Typed Letter Signed

DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. TO DAVIS, BILL 1983: Other Types

DAVIS, BILL - CORRSP. FROM DEEDY, JOHN 1983: Other Types

MORRIS, JERRY - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1984: Other Types

DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM MORRIS, JERRY 1984: Other Types

MEHEGAN, DAVID J. - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1992-1996: Typed Letter Signed

DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM MEHEGAN, DAVID J. 1992-1996: Typed Letter Signed

DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. TO MEHEGAN, DAVID J. 1996: Other Types

MEHEGAN, DAVID J. - CORRESP. FROM DEEDY, JOHN 1996: Other Types

LARKIN, ALFRED S. - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1996: Typed Letter Signed

DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM LARKIN, ALFRED S. 1996: Typed Letter Signed