Dillon, George - 1. 1954., 10/07/1954-12/17/1955

File — Box: 1, Folder: 29

Identifier: 28612

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 1, Folders 1 - 66; Box 2, Folders 1 - 22; Box 3, Folders 1 - 28) This is part I of the Correspondence Series. Folders are arranged alphabetically by individual surnames. Correspondence is primarily by friends and associates of Dr. Joost's, many of whom are noteworthy writers and scholars. Individuals with lengthy correspondence have also been filed in this category.

Dates

10/07/1954-12/17/1955

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Extent

From the Collection: 8 Cubic Feet (8 record storage boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains correspondence to NJ fromGeorge Dillon (1906-68). In a note(see curatorial file) Mrs. Laura Joostcites that NJ was copy editor for oneof Dillon's last books. TLS + envelope, 10/7/54 -Refers to Poetry magazine for which NJwas a member of the editorial staff(1951-54) and acting editor (1953-54). TLS + envelope, 10/27/54 -Reference to sending Karl Shapiro someof his translations of poetry byRonsard. TLS + envelope, with attachedAMs (5 pp.) of Dillon's Ronsardtranslations. ACS, 12/8/54. ACS Christmas card, postmarked12/14/54. TLS + envelope, 12/31/54,mailed 1/1/55. ACS Christmas card, postmarked12/17/55.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

DILLON, GEORGE - CORRESPONDENCE TO JOOST 1. 1954: Typed Letter Signed

DILLON, GEORGE - RONSARD TRANSLATIONS: REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed

POETRY MAGAZINE - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed