Lewis, Edward R., 09/28/1948-09/15/1954

File — Box: 2, Folder: 19

Identifier: 28668

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

09/28/1948-09/15/1954

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

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains correspondence to NJ fromEdward R. Lewis: ALS, 9/28/48 - "I think youhave done some good Edgar Allan Poeanalysis..." TNS + envelope, 2/13/49 - "Iam distressed that even for two daysyou should have thought that I saidyou were "un-American." TLS 3 pp., 2/14/49 - I amdeeply grateful for your able andcareful notes..." TLS, 2 pp., 2/25/50 - " I amreturning herewith your article, "TheFables of Fenelon..."" ALS + envelope, 9/14/54 - I amvery sorry that you and Laura got awaybefore I saw you..."