Series II contains a sampling of Kempton's correspondence. There were alphabetical correspondence files in the collection ranging in date from 1953-1958. Included in these files are letters from William F. Buckley Jr., Howard Fast, Langston Hughes, Martin Luther King Jr., and Richard Nixon. The correspondence often expresses great praise as well as criticism of Kempton's work. This series also contains condolence letters to Kempton and his wife following the tragic death of their son and daughter-in-law. There are also a number of personal cards, for birthdays, holidays, and illness.
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A, 1954-1958, 2 folders
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B, 1955-1958, 2 folders
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C, 1954-1957, undated, 1954-1957, undated, 2 folders
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D, 1955-1958, 2 folders
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E-F, 1954-1958, 2 folders
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G, 1954-1958, 2 folders
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H-J, 1953-1958, 2 folders
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K-L, 1953-1958, 2 folders
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M, 1953-1958, 2 folders
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N-O, 1955-1958, 2 folders
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P-Q, 1954-1958, 2 folders
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R, 1954-1957, 2 folders
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S, 1954-1957, 2 folders
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T-V, 1955-1958, 2 folders
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W, 1954-1958, 2 folders
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X-Z, 1954
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1960s
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1970s
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1980s
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1990s, 4 folders
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undated
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Birthday Cards, undated
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Cards, 1990s, 2 folders
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Condolence Letters for Death of Beverly Kempton, 1995
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Condolence Letters for Death of James Kempton, 1971, 3 folders
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Epstein, Barbara, undated
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Epstein, Helen, 1994, undated
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Get Well Cards, 1997, undated, 2 folders
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Invitations, 1997, undated