Witter Bynner letters from various correspondents and other material, 1904-1962.

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Witter Bynner letters from various correspondents and other material, 1904-1962.

Letters to American poet and translator Witter Bynner, along with additional material.

1 box (.5 linear ft.)

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6383949

Houghton Library

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