Vachel Lindsay., 01/01/1921-01/24/1932

File — Box: 2, Folder: 21

Identifier: 92295

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series consists of correspondence written to Theodore Maynard arranged alphabetically by author. This series also includes some manuscripts and photographs arranged alphabetically along with the correspondence.

Dates

01/01/1921-01/24/1932

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 18 Linear Feet (15 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

16/16/03

Container Summary

1 ALS (with envelope) dated 3/3/1923 from Vachel Lindsay to Theodore Maynard describing his life in Gulfport, Mississippi and thanking Maynard for his praise in Our Best Poets. Lindsay writes, "As for Buddha I class him with St. Francis and Johnny Appleseed as an adventurer on the road, loving the law and the monastic order." 1 printed pamphlet of Lindsay's poem, "I Know All This When Gipsy Fiddles Cry," published on the occasion of the Author's visit to San Francisco, January 24, 1922. Newspaper clippings of Maynard's review of Lindsay's General Williams Booth Enters into Heaven and a tribute to Lindsay written by Stephen Graham in the New York Herald Tribune Books, January 24, 1932.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LINDSAY, VACHEL (NICHOLAS) - CORRESP. TO MAYNARD, THEODORE (1923): Autographed Letter

MAYNARD, THEODORE - CORRESP. FROM LINDSAY, VACHEL (NICHOLAS) (1923): Autographed Letter

LINDSAY, VACHEL (NICHOLAS) - POEM AND NEWSPAPERS CLIPPINGS (1921-1932): Printed Item

GRAHAM, STEPHEN - TRIBUTE TO LINDSAY, VACHEL (NICHOLAS) (1932): Printed Item