Critic, The 1996-1999., 05/15/1996-11/23/1999
Series-level Scope and Content Note
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
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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