July 8-August 5, 1970
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Thomas McGrath papers consist of correspondence and manuscripts. The Correspondence Series covers the period January 15, 1970 to April 10, 1971. It consists entirely of incoming letters that have been arranged chronologically. The correspondence, mainly with literary friends and former students, concerns a mixture of literary subjects and personal matters. Also, there are various letters giving opinions and inquiries about Letter to an Imaginary Friend, Parts I and II which was published in 1970. For a detailed listing of the correspondence see the calendar section of the finding aid.
The Manuscripts Series consists of a photocopy of Mr. McGrath's Letter to an Imaginary Friend, Part II and several poems. The original manuscript was returned to Mr. McGrath upon his request. The Letter to an Imaginary Friend manuscript is a handwritten, edited draft. It is close to being a final draft. Parts I to IV (pages 1-11 and 1-72) are on individual sheets while Parts IV to VI (pages 73-113) are in a bound ledger.
The Subject Files Series contains drafts of several poems by Mr. McGrath, including one written on a beer coaster and another on check blanks. The titles include, Silence and Solitude, After I'm Gone, Easter Song, Again: This Room, In the Street, In this Time, and Landscape with Birds, Early Spring. The two small notebooks contain some of Mr. McGrath's personal thoughts, literary phrases and reminders for himself.
The Manuscripts Series consists of a photocopy of Mr. McGrath's Letter to an Imaginary Friend, Part II and several poems. The original manuscript was returned to Mr. McGrath upon his request. The Letter to an Imaginary Friend manuscript is a handwritten, edited draft. It is close to being a final draft. Parts I to IV (pages 1-11 and 1-72) are on individual sheets while Parts IV to VI (pages 73-113) are in a bound ledger.
The Subject Files Series contains drafts of several poems by Mr. McGrath, including one written on a beer coaster and another on check blanks. The titles include, Silence and Solitude, After I'm Gone, Easter Song, Again: This Room, In the Street, In this Time, and Landscape with Birds, Early Spring. The two small notebooks contain some of Mr. McGrath's personal thoughts, literary phrases and reminders for himself.
Dates
- 1970-1971.
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the NDSU Archives.
Extent
From the Collection: .4 Linear Feet (.4 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Overview
BEECHINIG, JACK. English poet, former teacher at NDSU, and good friend of McGrath's. July 8, 1970. Allen Lane of Penguin Books died, his firm up for sale. Hang on to poetry book copy as will become rare. "My economic base again dwindles."
QUARSTROM, W.P. Lawyer from Marshall, Minn. July 10, 1970. Letter from a lawyer asking Thomas to sign the gift form to Southwest Minnesota State College of his interest in Crazy Horse. A copy of the form enclosed.
ANANIA, MICHAEL. Poetry editor of the Swallow Press. July 15, 1970. Requests picture for promotion of Letters and "New and Selected." Asks Thomas to come to the fall readings at the Univ. of Illinois. Tells Thomas to read fantastic new book The Beautiful Contradictions. Would send review copies if he had an address. Greet Planz.
SIXTIES PRESS. Note about enclosed photograph (not in collection). July 16, 1970.
ANANIA, MICHAEL. Poetry editor of Swallow Press, Chicago. July 20, 1970. Reviews of Letter I and II by Philip Bonosky in the Daily World and by Lisel Mueller in Chicago Daily News. Called finest poem to come out of this generation.
ANANIA, MICHAEL. Poetry editor at Swallow Press. July 27, 1970. Copy of review of Letters by Ben Fuson of Kansas Wesleyan Univ. English Dept. in Library Journal.
GORDON, DON. West Coast poet, friend of McGrath's. July 27, 1970. Thanks for the book he sent him, tells of friends who are ordering it also. Calls him the finest poet of the time. Inquires about ulcers and general health; gives own medical report.
BLAIR, MAG and MAC. Friend of McGrath's living in Mexico - McGrath rented a house from him in Guadalajara in 1969-1970. July 30, 1970. Glad to hear Thomas doesn't have cancer. Asks Thomas to visit them. They have passport trouble so can't go to Canada. He's sick at the time - bad water - tells of good Investment Stock. Wants to know of a bookstore in Fargo where you can find good beginning material in politics.
_____________, DAN. McGrath's stepson. August 3, 1970. Wishes for a speedy recovery. Tells of class he's taking and play he's writing - Greets Genia and Thomasito.
GORDON, DON. West Coast poet, friend of McGrath. August 5, 1970. Praises newest book and magazine. Thanks for book, magazines and inscription. Asks how he is feeling, gives his own medical report.
QUARSTROM, W.P. Lawyer from Marshall, Minn. July 10, 1970. Letter from a lawyer asking Thomas to sign the gift form to Southwest Minnesota State College of his interest in Crazy Horse. A copy of the form enclosed.
ANANIA, MICHAEL. Poetry editor of the Swallow Press. July 15, 1970. Requests picture for promotion of Letters and "New and Selected." Asks Thomas to come to the fall readings at the Univ. of Illinois. Tells Thomas to read fantastic new book The Beautiful Contradictions. Would send review copies if he had an address. Greet Planz.
SIXTIES PRESS. Note about enclosed photograph (not in collection). July 16, 1970.
ANANIA, MICHAEL. Poetry editor of Swallow Press, Chicago. July 20, 1970. Reviews of Letter I and II by Philip Bonosky in the Daily World and by Lisel Mueller in Chicago Daily News. Called finest poem to come out of this generation.
ANANIA, MICHAEL. Poetry editor at Swallow Press. July 27, 1970. Copy of review of Letters by Ben Fuson of Kansas Wesleyan Univ. English Dept. in Library Journal.
GORDON, DON. West Coast poet, friend of McGrath's. July 27, 1970. Thanks for the book he sent him, tells of friends who are ordering it also. Calls him the finest poet of the time. Inquires about ulcers and general health; gives own medical report.
BLAIR, MAG and MAC. Friend of McGrath's living in Mexico - McGrath rented a house from him in Guadalajara in 1969-1970. July 30, 1970. Glad to hear Thomas doesn't have cancer. Asks Thomas to visit them. They have passport trouble so can't go to Canada. He's sick at the time - bad water - tells of good Investment Stock. Wants to know of a bookstore in Fargo where you can find good beginning material in politics.
_____________, DAN. McGrath's stepson. August 3, 1970. Wishes for a speedy recovery. Tells of class he's taking and play he's writing - Greets Genia and Thomasito.
GORDON, DON. West Coast poet, friend of McGrath. August 5, 1970. Praises newest book and magazine. Thanks for book, magazines and inscription. Asks how he is feeling, gives his own medical report.
Creator
- From the Collection: McGrath, Thomas, 1916-1990. (Person)
- From the Collection: McGrath, Thomas, 1916-1990. (Person)
Repository Details
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