People: Pound, Ezra, 1885-1972. / Form: Correspondence -- 20th century - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of responses from the public to Bennet Cerf's appeal (1946) to readers of his "Trade Winds" column in the Saturday Review of Literature on the question of the exclusion of Ezra Pound's poetry from an anthology of English and American poetry being published by Random House.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Extent:: 180 boxes, 1 item, and 78.3 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection documents the life and activities of Sylvia Beach (1887-1962), the American author, publisher, and owner of the Paris bookshop Shakespeare & Company, the Paris bookshop that was a meeting-point for French, English, Irish and American writers during the 1920's and 1930's. The collection consists largely of files relating to Shakespeare & Company; Beach's writings and translations, in particular her memoir Shakespeare & Company ; and files relating to the circle of artists and writers surrounding her throughout her life. Included are family, personal, and business correspondence; business records of Shakespeare & Company; personal and family records; manuscripts and artwork by members of her circle; photographs; and memorabilia.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Extent:: 542 boxes and 2 items
Abstract:: Consists of the records of The Hudson Review, one of the most notable and influential American literary quarterlies of the post-World War II era. Reflecting the history of this New York City-based magazine, the bulk of material dates from 1947 to 2014. In addition, there are extensive personal and family papers of founding editor Frederick Morgan (1922-2004), who was also a published poet and translator.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of selected files from the offices of Farrar & Rinehart, Inc., New York City publishers.

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Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of selected correspondence, manuscripts, and documents of and about Ezra Pound, who was one of the most ambitious, influential, and innovative American poets of the modernist period.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Extent:: 5 boxes and 2.25 linear feet
Abstract:: Samuel Putnam (1892-1950) was an American author, translator, and editor. The collection reflects the work of Putnam during the period he lived with his family in France, emphasizing his work as editor of The New Review. Correspondents include Ezra Pound, who served as associate editor for four issues, Richard Aldington, William Aspenwall Bradley, and Ford Madox Ford, as well as over 100 other literary and artistic figures.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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