Subject: American poetry--20th century--Correspondence - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 42 item
Abstract:: These letters from American poet Charles Henri Ford (and others) to publishers Charles and Pamela Plymell concern publication plans for Ford's Om Krishna II (Cherry Valley Editions, 1981). In addition to Ford's letters there are single letters from Beat poet Allen Ginsberg, Nepalese artist Indra Tamang, bookbinder Alan Brilliant, writer Ed Germain, and the Plymells. A draft typescript of Om Krishna II, a book cover for the limited edition title, and biographical information about Ford are also contained in the collection.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 20 item (27 pages)
Abstract:: In this collection of nineteen letters, American poet Walter Lowenfels wrote to his editor Allen De Loach, praising him for recent editorial work on Lowenfels's autobiography and discussing his writing and the work of other poets, particularly Walt Whitman and "poets of old age."

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Extent:: 4 item (6 pages)
Abstract:: The letter and three sheets of poetry in this collection, which were originally laid in a copy of Elihu Vedder's book of poetry, Miscellaneous Moods in Verse all appear to bear some connection to Vedder.

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Extent:: 5 item (9 pages)
Abstract:: These three letters, written by Philadelphia poet Lucy R. Jackson to American illustrator Elizabeth Shippen Green Elliott, along with two of her poems, were originally laid in a copy of Jackson's book, Verses, which she inscribed to Elizabeth and Huger Elliott.

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Extent:: 26 item (26 pages)
Abstract:: These letters, written by American publisher Robert Hawley to poet and musician David Meltzer between 1964 and 1966, reflect their book and poetry interests, their friendship, and the business of Oyez Press.

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Extent:: 10 item (10 pages)
Abstract:: Allen Ginsberg wrote these postcards and letters to Gregory Corso between 1982 and 1985.

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