Letters to Florence Corliss Lamont, 1916-1952.

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Letters to Florence Corliss Lamont, 1916-1952.

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2189 letters from poet John Masefield to his friend, Florence Lamont, spanning nearly four decades. Includes a commentary on the historical era, their friends, families, and work. Some letters include sketches by Masefield. Included with these original autograph letters are a complete set of typescript transcripts of the letters.

18 boxes (6 linear ft.)

Houghton Library

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Masefield, John, 1878-1967

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The English poet, playwright and novelist John Masefield was born in 1878 in Ledbury. After running away to sea early (when he was thirteen) he settled in London from 1897 and devoted himself to writing. Later he moved to Oxford which was where he lived when most of the following collection was produced. Masefield became Poet Laureate in 1930 and was awarded the Order of Merit in 1935. Among his more notable works are some early reflections of his maritime experiences in Salt Water Ba...

Lamont, Florence Corliss, 1872-1952

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Florence Lamont was the wife of the banker Thomas W. Lamont. From the description of Letters from various correspondents, 1952. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 83836395 From the guide to the Letters from various correspondents, 1952., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) ...