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ITEM — Box: 1 Identifier: MS Am 3133, 57

Letter to Stephen Fassett (from Poulivaun, Corofin, Co. Clare, Ireland), 1978 March 10

Scope and Contents

Sweeney mentions the "long-drawn-out post-office strike in this trouble-ridden Republic." He asks for "a copy of the poem Cal [Robert Lowell] read for you in a version different from the printed one." He discusses the deaths of "Walter Whitehill, a long-time stalwart of the C.O.V." and "the great Irish actor Michael MacLiammoir died this week in Dublin. Mary Howe appeared on television to speak of his greatness. She's in great form."

Dates

  • Creation: 1978 March 10

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

1 letter

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

.5 linear feet (1 box of 69 letters)

Repository Details

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