Collection of John Malcolm Brinnin - Kimon Friar correspondence and Brinnin literary manuscripts, 1933-1988 (bulk 1936-1950).

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Collection of John Malcolm Brinnin - Kimon Friar correspondence and Brinnin literary manuscripts, 1933-1988 (bulk 1936-1950).

The John Malcolm Brinnin - Kimon Friar correspondence consists of four linear feet of material, spanning the dates 1933-1988, with the bulk of the material during the years 1936-1950. The collection comprises correspondence, photographs, two phonograph recordings, autograph and typescript poems and short stories. The material was collected by Kimon Friar, a close friend of Brinnin during the 1930s and 1940s.

4.3 linear feet and 1 oversize folder (14 boxes)

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Brinnin, John Malcolm, 1916-....

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John Malcolm Brinnin (1916-1998) was a poet, critic, anthologist, and teacher who, among other accomplishments, helped to popularize Welsh poet Dylan Thomas in the United States as well as establishing the 92nd Street Y in New York City as a center for literary activity. A successful poet, Brinnin also authored a number of biographies as well as several works on travel. From the description of John Malcolm Brinnin papers, 1930-1981. (University of Delaware Library). WorldCat record i...