Papers, 1917-1977.

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Papers, 1917-1977.

Consists of the papers of Louis Untermeyer. The early part of the correspondence consists of two letters, for 1917 and 1928; the bulk of the letters begins in 1945 and extends through 1977. They refer to the All India Writers' Conference and other conferences, the blacklisting of writers, the celebration of Untermeyer's 80th and 85th birthdays, the presentation to the Library of Congress in 1963 of the letters from Robert Frost to Untermeyer, the protest of writers against the Vietnamese Conflict, and the publication of several books. The collection also includes photographs, drawings, paintings, and scrapbooks.

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All India Writers' Conference (1961 : Bombay)

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Untermeyer, Louis, 1885-1977

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Louis Untermeyer was a noted author, editor, and translator. His tastes were eclectic, and his friendships many; he produced more than one hundred books, and volumes of letters. His numerous poetry anthologies have helped introduce verse to generations of schoolchildren. From the description of Heinrich Heine, paradox and poet, 1936. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 56550722 From the description of Louis Untermeyer letter to Judith Wright McKinn...

Voice of America (Organization)

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The Voice of America Forum Lectures in American Poetry series was broadcast internationally by the Voice of America radio program, which covered topics in the arts and sciences in mid-twentieth century America. From the description of Voice of America Forum Lectures in American Poetry series scripts, circa 1965. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702202512 American governmental agency broadcasting by radio to audiences in foreign countries. From the description of Vo...