Emery Neff Letters, 1946-1969

Collection context

Creator:
Neff, Emery (Emery Edward), 1892-1983
Extent:
50 items (1 box)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Twenty-four letters written to Professor Emery E. Neff, and one directed to Susan Farley Nichols (wife of Harold Pulsifer), in response to Neff's book EDWIN ARLINGTON ROBINSON (New York, 1948). The letters are from various people, some of whom knew both Robinson and Neff. Also, correspondence with Mark Van Doren. The 29 letters covering the years 1943-1969 contain discussions of their writings, books they have been reading, their teaching responsibilities, and their friends and families.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
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