Marianne Moore papers, 1924-1965.

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Marianne Moore papers, 1924-1965.

Fifty-eight letters to Fanny Borden, Vassar College Librarian, 1924-1954, discussing THE DIAL, her mother's health, friendship with Elizabeth Bishop, Vassar College, aiding refugee children during World War II, experiences of Louise Lucas and family in France in 1941, including typescript copy of a letter describing a fire in their home while it was occupied by German troops, Moore's visits to the Vassar College Library, and other personal issues; two letters and a telegram to William K. Rose regarding an appointment, 1965; and one letter by her mother Mary W. Moore regarding the death of Mary Norcross, 1938.

0.1 cubic ft. (62 items.)

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Moore, Marianne, 1887-1972

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Poet, acting editor of The Dial magazine, 1925-1929. Born Marianne Craig Moore. From the description of Book manuscripts, 1935-1967. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122417395 From the description of Albums, [ca. 1905-1936]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122524976 From the description of Family correspondence, 1848-1972, bulk 1905-1972. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122540617 From the desc...

Lucas, Louise.

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Bishop, Elizabeth, 1911-1979

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Poet Elizabeth Bishop was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, and had an often difficult childhood in Canada and New England. She wrote poetry in her youth, and developed as a writer at Vassar, where her friends included Mary McCarthy and Marianne Moore. In 1946 she published a book of poetry titled North and South, and travelled to Brazil, where she remained for fifteen years. Her 1956 book of poetry, A Cold Spring, won the Pulitzer Prize; her verse was noted for precision and balance. She also p...

Vassar College. Library

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Norcross, Mary, d. 1938.

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Borden, Fanny

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Moore, Mary Warner, -1947

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Rose, W. Kinnaird

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William Kent Rose (1924-1968) was professor of English, Vassar College. From the description of William Kent Rose papers, [ca. 1940]-1968. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155519634 From the description of William Kent Rose papers, [ca. 1940]-1968. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 51618981 ...

Lucas family.

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