Correspondence and compositions, 1940-1976.

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Correspondence and compositions, 1940-1976.

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Contains correspondence of Wittlin and his wife Halina; manuscripts of his poetry, prose, and translations; and personal papers. Correspondence consists of letters to Wittlin and carbons of replies from him and his wife concerning awards and grants presented to Wittlin; membership in societies, such as American Association of Arts and Letters; efforts to bring Polish refugees to America in the 1940s; and his writings and translations. Additionally there is correspondence with many literary figures in Europe and the U.S. Enclosed with the letters to Wittlin were some original manuscripts and copies. Compositions by Wittlin include poems, 1942-1975, in Polish; translations into Polish of English, Spanish, Italian, and German works, and his translation of the Odyssey; and notes, articles, and broadcast scripts 1976.

21 boxes (10.5 linear ft.)

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Wittlin, Halina Handelsman,

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American Academy of Arts and Letters

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Organized 1904, incorporated 1914; New York, N.Y. The American Academy of Arts and Letters was established "to afford recognition to distinguished achievement in literature and the fine arts ..." [The American Academy of Arts and Letters and the National Institute of Arts and Letters merged on Dec. 30, 1976]. From the description of American Academy of Arts and Letters records, 1864-1942. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122565401 The National Institute of Arts and Letters was...

Wittlin, Józef, 1896-1976

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Wittlin (1896-1976) was a Polish writer and translator. From the description of Correspondence with Tadeusz Sołowij, 1945-1975. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122556377 From the description of Correspondence and compositions, 1940-1976. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 78280372 From the description of Correspondence, 1943-1961. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 78846664 ...