Donald Wing collection of Ezra Pound papers, 1909-1948.

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Donald Wing collection of Ezra Pound papers, 1909-1948.

The collection contains letters by, writings and memorabilia of Ezra Pound, including letters to James J. Angleton, R. P. Blackmur, William Stanley Braithwaite, Kate Buss, Ford Madox Ford, Arnold Gingrich, and A. R. Orage. The letters mainly concern publication of various writings by Pound; a letter to the journal Current Controversy discusses Pound's political and economic views. Writings and memorabilia include a proof sheet of "The Fourth Canto"; photographs of Pound in London; and an invitation to a tea given by Pound.

0.25 linear ft. (1 box)

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Gingrich, Arnold.

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Blackmur, R. P. (Richard P.), 1904-1965

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