By Mark Van Doren: "How Praise a World that May Not Last", 1971

File — Box: 5, Folder: 37

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection is comprised of correspondence received by William Claire from Robert Lax, Thomas Merton, and Mark Van Doren. Other materials relate to the special double issue of "Voyages" magazine (Volume 2, Numbers 1 and 2, September 1968) focussing on Robert Lax, with an introduction by Claire, a brief biography on and writings by Lax. The collection also includes, typescripts and correspondence pertaining to "The Essays of Mark Van Doren (1942-1972)" edited by Claire (Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1980).

Dates

1971

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: 2.7 Cubic Feet (9 boxes and 2 oversized folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

"How Praise a World that May Not Last" / A Speech delivered at the 275th anniversary of St. John's College, Santa Fe, New Mexico, August 8, 1971 (The Lightning Tree, 1971). Full bibliographic record available in GEORGE. Item located in Rare Book Collections. Manuscript items originally interleaved and located in this folder, include: autograph letter signed from William A. Darkey to William Claire, dated August 12, 1973; with photocopy of printed article by Darkey, "In Memory of Mark Van Doren."