Witter Bynner letters from various correspondents, 1900-1958.

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Witter Bynner letters from various correspondents, 1900-1958.

Letters to the American poet Witter Bynner from his friends and associates.

2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6383920

Houghton Library

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