Thomas Merton, Correspondence, Holidays, 1967, Lent 1967 - 25 December 1967

File — Box: 1, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The Merton-Pauker Collection consists mainly of correspondence between Merton and Pauker and between Pauker and those interested in buying Merton's prints. There are seven personal letters from Merton and three mimeographed letters which Merton sent out to friends at Lent, Easter, and Christmas, 1967. Many of the letters also discuss Pauker's work as a poet, especially "Excellency," a sequence of poems, published in 1967.

Dates

Lent 1967 - 25 December 1967

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: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

3 mimeographed letters from Thomas Merton to his friends. The letter dated "Lent 67" is a philosophical treatise about technology. The other letters discuss his work and daily life.