Correspondence to Edith Simon from publishers and literary agents, and a small number of private individuals, 1952-1956
Scope and Contents
File primarily contains letters from Edith Simon's British and American publishers and literary agents but also includes copy letters of Edith Simon herself in response. A number of private individuals are also represented, commenting on Edith's literary works. Identified correspondents include David Higham, Pearn, Pollinger & Higham Ltd.; Ivan von Auw Jr., Harold Ober Associates; possibly Lawrence Pollinger, Pearn, Pollinger & Higham Ltd.; Theodore M. Purdy, G.P. Putnam's Sons; 'Dave'; N.K. Crace, Cassell & Co. Ltd.; E.S. Harper, Cassell & Co. Ltd.; Miss A.M. Mackenzie, Edinburgh Evening News; 'Yvonne', Pearn, Pollinger & Higham Ltd.; Desmond Flower, Cassell & Co. Ltd.; possibly 'Annette' Carter, Cassell & Co. Ltd.; Richard Mealand, Paramount British Productions Ltd.; Lois Dwight Cole, G.P. Putnam's Sons; Paul S. Eriksson, G.P. Putnam's Sons; Rafaello Busoni; Virginia B. Carrick, G.P. Putnam's Sons; Walter J. Minton, G.P. Putnam's Sons; possibly David B. Harris, G.P. Putnam's Sons; possibly 'Helen'; Philip Houtz, National Jewish Hospital at Denver; Rabbi Kurt L. Metzger, Great Meadow Prison Comstock, State of New York Department of Correction; Stanley Went, G.P. Putnam's Sons; possibly Joyce Bentley, Cassell & Co. Ltd.; Clip Boutell, G.P. Putnam's Sons; possibly 'Annie R. Osborn and Gwendoline Hughes'; Ethel Beck, G.P. Putnam's Sons; Mary Jose, 1953 Columbus Matrix Table; Captain Malcolm Mayhew, The Salvation Army, New York; and Elizabeth Whiting.
Dates
- Creation: 1952-1956
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Extent
1 Folders
Language of Materials
English
Source
Repository Details
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