Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1959-1969.

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Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1959-1969.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/191213574

Consists of an autographed, typescript copy of a collection of 42 of Witthoft's sonnets entitled "A Letter to Frances," which Witthoft wrote to his wife; the poems are variously dated from 1959-1960. Also includes Neda Westlake's typed transcript of Witthoft's comments, recorded 14 May 1969 and transcribed 30 May 1969; Witthoft discusses how he wants his library to be disposed of after his death.

2 items (30 leaves)

University of Pennsylvania Library

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University of Pennsylvania Library

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Westlake, Neda M.

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Witthoft, John

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John Witthoft taught in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1959-1969. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 191213574 Born October 4, 1921 in Oneonta, New York, John Witthoft had an unusual childhood. Suffering from scarlet fever at age 6, the disease left him with permanent eye damage and life-long tremors. His family saw these physical afflictions as retribution for his di...