Donald Davie papers 1926-1995 1970-1990

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Donald Davie papers 1926-1995 1970-1990

Correspondence consists mainly of letters to Davie from poets, literary critics, and publishers discussing the literary world, the academic environment, Davie's writings, and the writing of others. Writings include research materials, drafts, and clippings of reviews for books by Davie; drafts of articles, lectures, poems, and reviews by Davie; and writings by others. The collection also includes journals and notebooks by Davie that contain notes and drafts of writings. There are some personal papers, such as biographical clippings, as well as a few subject files on literary people.

Total Boxes: 32; Other Storage Formats: 5 broadsides; Linear Feet: 11.80

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