Merton, Thomas., 01/30/1970-08/22/1993

File — Box: 7, Folder: 53

Identifier: 77376

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains folders arranged by subject on publications and projects of John Deedy.

Dates

01/30/1970-08/22/1993

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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 related to his entry on Thomas Merton for "Collier Encyclopedia" and his review of "The Letters of Thomas Merton to Writers," edited by Christine M. Bochen for "The Boston Globe." Contents include 3 TLS from Richard Langstaff; 1 executed contract with "Collier's Encyclopedia;" 1 TLS from Lawrence Shaffer; 1 xerox copy of Deedy's entry in "Collier's Encyclopedia;" 1 carbon TMs of the entry; 1 TLS from David J. Mehegan; 1 news clipping of Deedy's review in "The Boston Globe."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LANGSTAFF, RICHARD - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1970: Typed Letter Signed

DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM LANGSTAFF, RICHARD 1970: Typed Letter Signed

SHAFFER, LAWRENCE - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1970: Typed Letter Signed

DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM SHAFFER, LAWRENCE 1970: Typed Letter Signed

MEHEGAN, DAVID J. - CORRESP. TO DEEDY, JOHN 1993: Typed Letter Signed

DEEDY, JOHN - CORRESP. FROM MEHEGAN, DAVID J. 1993: Typed Letter Signed

MERTON, THOMAS - REFERENCE 1970-1993: Typed Letter Signed

COLLIER'S ENCYCLOPEDIA - TMS: ENTRY BY JOHN DEEDY 1970: Typed Letter Signed

BOSTON GLOBE - REFERENCE 1993: Typed Letter Signed