Authors' Correspondence, M-Z, February 12, 1944 to October 17, 1946

File — Box: 2, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Files relating to "Directions" magazine; correspondence and manuscripts by Marguerite Tjader Harris.

Dates

February 12, 1944 to October 17, 1946

Conditions Governing Access note

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: 2.30 Linear Feet (5 Hollinger Document Case, 1 Slim Document Case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1. Dave Mandel -- correspondence from Harris re Direction and her will. Dated July 15, 1944 and October 17, 1946. 2. Henry Miller -- printed card notice for "The Angel is My Water Mark" by George Barrows and Norman Holve. Dated February 28, 1944. 3. Henry Miller, ALS, undated, re "The Angel is My Water Mark." 4. George Seldes, TLS undated, re Buchmanism, Clinton Goldern, CIO, anti-Semitism. 5. Johnson Crockett, postcard January 13, 1944, re drawings for Office of War Information. 6. William Steig, ALS May 24, 1944, re subway drawing for February-March issue of Direction. 7. William Steig, ALS November 12, 1944, re his cartoons. 8. Paul Twitchell, autograph photograph of Twitchell, c.1940s. Includes notice for his book, "Coins of Gold." 9. Paul Twitchell, ALS April 26, 1944. 10. John Vassos, autograph letter (V-mail) October 28, 1943 re Direction and visit to Harris. 11. Allan (?) Hunter, ALS undated. Farewell letter to Direction readers. 12. Art Young, typed letter, undated, re Theodore Dreiser. 13. Art Young, ALS April 17, 1944, re his poem "Home is the Warrior."