Griffin, John Howard., 12/02/1953-12/11/1955
Series-level Scope and Content Note
(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
- 12/02/1953-12/11/1955
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 8 Cubic Feet (8 record storage boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Contains correspondence to NJ from John Howard Griffin (1920-1980): 6 ALS,1 TLS. Refers to writing reviews probably for Poetry magazine, and toKatherine Anne Porter.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
GRIFFIN, JOHN HOWARD - CORRESPONDENCE TO JOOST: Autographed Letter
PORTER, KATHERINE ANNE - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter
Creator
- From the Collection: Joost, Nicholas (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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Washington DC 20057
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