Mark Van Doren letters and postcards, 1951-1973.

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Mark Van Doren letters and postcards, 1951-1973.

The collection consists of some twenty-eight letters and cards, including twelve letters and thirteen cards to Isadore L. Salomon, 1951-1972, with opinions and encouragement for his writing. Also, to Mr. Way, 8 Aug. 1959, a review for a book jacket, with a note to Salomon; to David Carroll, 15 June 1963, responding to his question about reality. Also, note from Dorothy Van Doren to Salomon, 1973, expressing gratitude over his sympathy for Mark Van Doren's death; two addressed envelopes.

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Van Doren, Dorothy, 1896-1993

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American author and editor. From the description of Typed letter signed : New York, to Edward Wagenknecht, 1938 Nov. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270868259 ...

Van Doren, Mark, 1894-1972

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Correspondence to Lewis Mumford from Mark Van Doren and his wife, Dorothy Van Doren. From the description of Letters, 1965-1978, to Lewis Mumford. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155877479 Mark Van Doren was an American author, scholar, and educator. He is probably best remembered for his long tenure as Columbia professor, where he was noted for his inspired Humanities courses and respect for students. His poetry was meticulously well-crafted and gr...

Salomon, Isidore Lawrence, 1899-1985

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