Letters to admirers [manuscript], 1929, 1941, 1948.

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Letters to admirers [manuscript], 1929, 1941, 1948.

Cabell thanks a Mr. Clover for a copy of his book and reminisces about their membership in the Writers Club; thanks a Mr. Upton for news of an honor paid "Garden song" and promises an autograph copy; and thanks a Mr. Johnson for forwarding reviews of "Witch woman, A trilogy about her."

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University of Virginia. Library

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Clover, Sam T., 1859-1934

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Johnson, Mr.

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Johnson was a London correspondent of Le Figaro. From the description of Autograph letter signed from Mr. Johnson, London, to Augustin Daly [manuscript], 1886 July 29. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 244484075 ...

Upton, Mr. (William)

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Cabell, James Branch, 1879-1958

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Richmond author James Branch Cabell (1879-1958) is best known for his controversial book, Jurgen (1919), a fantasy set in Cabell's mythical medieval world of Poictesme (pronounced Pwa-tem). The New York Society for the Suppression of Vice contended the book was obscene. A trial over its content brought the reclusive writer national fame. Throughout the 1920s, Cabell's literary peers, including H.L. Mencken and Sinclair Lewis, praised his works. Cabell was born April 14, 1879, at 101 E. Frank...