Donovan, William., 10/01/1918-12/31/1918

File — Box: 3, Folder: 31

Identifier: 29750

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 3, Folders 27 - 32; Box 4, Folders 1 - 5) This is Part II of the Manuscripts Series, and consists of manuscripts sent to the Kilmers by other writers and poets. Arranged alphabetically by author.

Dates

10/01/1918-12/31/1918

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: 2.25 Cubic Feet (5 boxes and 1 oversized folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains color fascimile of the diary kept by Col. William Donovan withwhom JK was good friends and under whom he served during his time with the165th Regiment in France. Note: the entry for October 22-23 carries JK'spoem "The Peacemaker," possibly copied down by JK at the request of Col.Donovan. The TLS from KK to William Henhoeffer (included here) explains theformer's theory on this entry, 6/27/89.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

DONOVAN, WILLIAM - DIARY (COLOR FACSIMILE): Manuscript

KILMER, JOYCE - "PEACEMAKER, THE" FACSIMILE: Manuscript

"PEACEMAKER, THE" - BY JK (POEM) FACSIMILE: Manuscript

KILMER, KENTON - TO HENHOEFFER, WILLIAM RE. DONOVAN DIARY: Typed Letter Signed