McDermott, John Francis., 04/09/1970-12/04/1972
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
- 04/09/1970-12/04/1972
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Extent
From the Collection: 8 Linear Feet (8 Hollinger Record Storage boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Contains 1 TLS from McDermott to NJ,12/4/70, with reference to NJ'sdedication to McDermott in his book,"Toward the Modern" (SouthernIllinois University Press, 1972).Also contains biographical data onJohn Francis McDermott (1902-81).Includes 2 brochures for the Spanishin the Mississippi Valley conference,1970, and for an exhibition of SethEastman paintings.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
MCDERMOTT, JOHN FRANCIS (III) - BIOGRAPHICAL DATA: Typescript
MCDERMOTT, JOHN FRANCIS (III) - CORRESPONDENCE TO JOOST: Typed Letter Signed
"TOWARD THE MODERN" - EDITED BY JOOST: REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed
JOOST, NICHOLAS - "TOWARD THE MODERN": REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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