I. Letters to E. E. Cummings
Dates
- Creation: 1870-1969
- Creation: 1870-1969
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
18 linear feet (116 boxes)18 linear feet (116 boxes)
Physical Location
b, pf
General note
While this correspondence is mainly dated from 1940 on, and much of it concerns arrangements for speaking engagements, there is also a considerable personal correspondence, letters from E. E. Cummings' publishers, literary agents, and translators, and letters from Cummings' parents dating from 1901. Persons interested in Cummings' early years should also consult the section "Notes, drawings and tapes" (bMS Am 1823.7) and the "Additional correspondence" (bMS Am 1823.10)
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