Jeffrey Hart papers
Description
The Jeffrey Hart papers primarily consist of correspondence (typescript and manuscript) with notable political figures, publishers, former students, academics, and personal acquaintances. Several published articles and poems by Hart as well as manuscripts (print-outs) of articles are also included. The correspondence documents published responses to Hart’s submissions, reader response to essays published in the 'National Review,' praise and opinions of Hart’s literary work, and writers’ thanks to Hart for his praise of their published works. Correspondents include Richard Nixon, Jack Kemp, Norman Podhertz, Pat Buchanan, William Randolph Hearst, Jr., Richard Viguerie, John Sununu, Jacques Barzun, Lew Lehrman, Nackey Loeb, George Will, George Bush, Sr., Michael Deaver, Ed Koch, Joyce Carol Oates and Harold Bloom. Of note is extensive correspondence with William F. Buckley, Jr., principally about matters relating to the 'National Review.'
Dates
- 1982 - 2005
Creator
- Hart, Jeffrey Peter, 1930-2019 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
These materials may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.).
Extent
.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Jeffrey Peter Hart, born in 1930 in Brooklyn, New York; attended Dartmouth College, graduated from Columbia University in 1952. Author and Professor of English, Dartmouth College 1963 to 1993. Papers primarily consist of correspondence (typescript and manuscript) with notable political figures, publishers, former students, academics, and personal acquaintances. Correspondents include Richard Nixon, Jack Kemp, Norman Podhertz, Pat Buchanan, William Randolph Hearst, Jr., Richard Viguerie, John Sununu, Jacques Barzun, Lew Lehrman, Nackey Loeb, George Will, George Bush, Sr., Michael Deaver, Ed Koch, Joyce Carol Oates, Harold Bloom, William F. Buckley, Jr.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository