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Critic, The 1996-1999., 05/15/1996-11/23/1999

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 28
Identifier: 77214

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

  • 05/15/1996-11/23/1999

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Extent

From the Collection: 10.5 Linear Feet (13 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

Correspondence of John Deedy and "The Critic," 1996-1999. Contents include TLS exchanged among John Deedy, Todd Brennan, and Sara Lisa Miller including: 1 TLS from Todd Brennan explaining why "The Critic" had to skip a couple of issues; 1 TLS thanking Deedy for obtain permission to publish Allen Ginsberg's new lines to "Amazing Grace;" 1 TLS from Todd Brennan mentioning "The Critic's" financial troubles and the date of the next issue; 1 TL from Deedy to Todd Brennan advising him on the fate of "The Critic;" 1 TLS discussing John L. Sprague's difficulties at Tabor Publishing; 1 TLS noting a partnership between Dick Leach of Tabor publishing and Bill Gates of Microsoft; 1 ALS from Sara Lisa Miller congratulating Deedy on his article in "Spy;" 1 TLS from Joel Wells explaining his health condition and including a letter from Robert Hoyt; 1 TLS from Todd regarding Robert Hoyt's health.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BRENNAN, TODD - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1996-1999: Typed Letter Signed

DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM BRENNAN, TODD 1996-1999: Typed Letter Signed

MILLER, SARA LISA - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1996-1999: Typed Letter Signed

DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM MILLER, SARA LISA 1996-1999: Typed Letter Signed

GINSBERG, ALLEN - REFERENCE 1996: Typed Letter Signed

SPRAGUE, JOHN L. - REFERENCE 1996: Typed Letter Signed

LEACH, DICK - REFERENCE 1996: Typed Letter Signed

GATES, BILL - REFERENCE 1996: Typed Letter Signed

SPY, ARTICLE BY DEEDY IN - REFERENCE 1997: Typed Letter Signed

HOYT, ROBERT G., HEALTH OF - REFERENCE 1997, 1999: Typed Letter Signed

HOYT, ROBERT G. - CORRESP. TO WELLS, JOEL 1997: Typed Letter Signed

WELLS, JOEL - CORRESP. TO HOYT, ROBERT 1997: Typed Letter Signed

WELLS, JOEL - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1997: Typed Letter Signed

DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM WELLS, JOEL 1997: Typed Letter Signed

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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