Mark Van Doren., 06/10/1955-11/09/1968

File — Box: 2, Folder: 58

Identifier: 91623

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

06/10/1955-11/09/1968

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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

This folder contains 1 ACS and 3 ALS from Mark Van Doren to Ned O'Gorman. 1 ACS dated 6/10/1955 regarding a poem. Van Doren writes, "I'm pleased and proud of my poem, which shows you leaning out of heaven's window on Hudson street and seeing everything in sight and not in sight. Send me more..." 1 ALS dated 5/30/1961 regarding O'Gorman's latest book. Van Doren writes, "The book came, I have read it three times, and now I can't come down from the ceiling..." 1 ALS dated 1/9/1964 regarding the poems in O'Gorman's book and manuscript, The Buzzard and the Peacock. Van Doren writes, "I've been excited all over again by the poet you are." 1 ALS dated 11/9/1968 regarding a poetry reading.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

VAN DOREN, MARK - CORRESP. TO O'GORMAN, NED (1955-1968): Autographed Letter

O'GORMAN, NED - CORRESP. FROM VAN DOREN, MARK (1955-1968): Autographed Letter