Wilson Follett letters
Description
The collection contains editorial correspondence between Follett and Alice Cox, (widow of Sidney Cox) as well as correspondence between Follett and Robert Frost, Kathleen Morrison and Allan Angoff and Fillmore Hyde (New York University Press). The correspondence focuses on the publication of Cox's book, "A Swinger of Birches," and Follett's repeated requests to Robert Frost for an introduction to the book. Typescript carbons of Robert Frost's initial draft as well as his revised draft of the introduction and some editorial notes and budget calculations are also included.
Dates
- 1954 - 1956
Creator
- Follett, Wilson, 1887-1963 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Wilson Follett (1887-1963), writer and editor. The collection consists of correspondence with Alice Cox, Kathleen Morrison, Robert Frost, Allan Angoff and Fillmore Hyde related to the publication of a forward to Sidney Cox's book on Robert Frost entitled "A Swinger of Birches." The collection documents Follett's repeated requests to Robert Frost for an introduction to the book. Typescript copies of the introductions are also included.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository