William Maxwell., 02/21/1983-11/23/1994

File — Box: 1, Folder: 69

Identifier: 91549

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence written mostly to Ned O'Gorman, the majority being personal in nature. A few letters relate to the publishing of his poetry.

Dates

02/21/1983-11/23/1994

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Extent

From the Collection: 12 Linear Feet (16 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

04/05/07

Container Summary

The folder contains 6 TLS and 1 ALS from William Maxwell to Ned O'Gorman. 1 TLS dated 2/21/1983. 1 ALS dated 1/30/1994 thanking O'Gorman for a book and inscription with reference to the boat, Pilgrim. 1 TLS dated 2/26/1994 thanking him for a lovely evening. Reference to Elsie. 1 TLS dated 3/1/1994 expressing hopes to get to know O'Gorman better. 1 TLS dated 9/10/1994. 1 TLS dated 11/23/1994 regarding a book of Robert Louis Stevenson letters and his health. 1 TLS dated 1/5/1995 Reference to the Stevenson review. Maxwell writes, "Remembering what your son was like at Glenway and Monroe's I grieve with you."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

MAXWELL, WILLIAM - CORRESP. TO O'GORMAN, NED (1983-1995): Typed Letter Signed

O'GORMAN, NED - CORRESP. FROM MAXWELL, WILLIAM (1983-1995): Typed Letter Signed

STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS - REF. TO EDITING A BOOK OF HIS LETTERS (1994): Typed Letter Signed

WESCOTT, GLENWAY - REF. IN LETTER BY MAXWELL, WILLIAM (1995): Typed Letter Signed

WHEELER, MONROE - REF. IN LETTER BY MAXWELL, WILLIAM (1995): Typed Letter Signed