November 11-17, 1970
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8
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
THOMPSON, EDWARD P. November 11, 1970. Wonders if a book he sent reaches McGrath. Expresses enjoyment of Letters, Part II--plans on writing long letter about books later. Left employment 6 weeks previous to letter, perhaps forever, to write. Wonders if McGrath's address correct. Wonders if McGrath going to Europe and if he could visit Thompson in S. Haly in April.
BREKKE, KAY. Married to Sam Brekke, former NDSU student and poet. Currently living in California. Nov. 12, 1970. Sam has done a little writing. Kay is working on a short story. Doing summer photography. Trying to find him housing--suggest buying a house. Hope all is going well.
WOLFF, HENRY. Expatriate American poet living in Europe and India for 12 years. McGrath met him at Ibiza, Spain. November 13, 1970. Received copies of Crazy Horse with own poem printed (4 misprints in 10 lines) Sent bundle of poems in January apparently lost in mail, to be critiqued. Leaving for London to do record and book of poetry. Wondering if coming to Ibiza. Missed Jack and Charlotte Beeching there--living in Fermentera now, going to London for a few months, then on to Far East.
BLY, ROBERT. Contemporary American poet living in Madison, Minnesota. Editor of Seventies (formerly Sixties; Fifties) Translator of Trakl, Neruda, Vallejo, etc. Author of three books of poetry, winner of the National Book Award. Close friend of McGrath's. Nov. 14, 1970. Gives addresses-of some friends. Has couple of Ritsos poems ready to send him. Discusses publishing more books. All his hens were killed.
HAINES, JOHN. November 14, 1970. Sent along a poem for McGrath to read. Invites McGrath to stop in if he gets to Coast during winter. ACKLEY, RANDALL. Literary editor and poet at Pembroke State Univ., Pembroke, North Carolina. Nov. 16, 1970. Wondering if McGrath interested in a job at Pembroke State--dept. head wants to add two experienced people to staff. Explains what jobs would entail and new programs dept. developing. Describes North Carolina, geographically and populace, including Indians, blacks, Klansmen, and Scots--also describes briefly development of Pembroke St. U.
BLAIR, MAC. Friend of McGrath's living in Mexico. McGrath rented a house from him in Guadalajara, 1969-1970. Nov. 16, 1970. Suggests resorts or towns he could stay in when he comes to Mexico.
CATER, CATHERINE. Professor of English at NDSU. Nov. 16, 1970. K.L. Janecek, NDSU Library director, wants to purchase McGrath's manuscripts and correspondence. David Martinson having a poem published in Nation. Delighted at possibility of McGrath's papers at NDSU. Looking forward to seeing the McGrath's--will be in New York during holidays, recruiting faculty members.
JACOBSON, DALE. Publishing a magazine in Moorhead, Minnesota, for poetry. Possibly a former student of McGrath's. Nov. 17, 1970. Requests more poems for a local magazine--want to keep it going. Asks to comment on own poetry if sends it. Asks about Tomasito.
JANECEK, K.L. Librarian at NDSU where McGrath taught English at one time. Nov. 17, 1970. Lists options for NDSU purchase and depositing of McGrath's papers, manuscripts, and correspondence.
BREKKE, KAY. Married to Sam Brekke, former NDSU student and poet. Currently living in California. Nov. 12, 1970. Sam has done a little writing. Kay is working on a short story. Doing summer photography. Trying to find him housing--suggest buying a house. Hope all is going well.
WOLFF, HENRY. Expatriate American poet living in Europe and India for 12 years. McGrath met him at Ibiza, Spain. November 13, 1970. Received copies of Crazy Horse with own poem printed (4 misprints in 10 lines) Sent bundle of poems in January apparently lost in mail, to be critiqued. Leaving for London to do record and book of poetry. Wondering if coming to Ibiza. Missed Jack and Charlotte Beeching there--living in Fermentera now, going to London for a few months, then on to Far East.
BLY, ROBERT. Contemporary American poet living in Madison, Minnesota. Editor of Seventies (formerly Sixties; Fifties) Translator of Trakl, Neruda, Vallejo, etc. Author of three books of poetry, winner of the National Book Award. Close friend of McGrath's. Nov. 14, 1970. Gives addresses-of some friends. Has couple of Ritsos poems ready to send him. Discusses publishing more books. All his hens were killed.
HAINES, JOHN. November 14, 1970. Sent along a poem for McGrath to read. Invites McGrath to stop in if he gets to Coast during winter. ACKLEY, RANDALL. Literary editor and poet at Pembroke State Univ., Pembroke, North Carolina. Nov. 16, 1970. Wondering if McGrath interested in a job at Pembroke State--dept. head wants to add two experienced people to staff. Explains what jobs would entail and new programs dept. developing. Describes North Carolina, geographically and populace, including Indians, blacks, Klansmen, and Scots--also describes briefly development of Pembroke St. U.
BLAIR, MAC. Friend of McGrath's living in Mexico. McGrath rented a house from him in Guadalajara, 1969-1970. Nov. 16, 1970. Suggests resorts or towns he could stay in when he comes to Mexico.
CATER, CATHERINE. Professor of English at NDSU. Nov. 16, 1970. K.L. Janecek, NDSU Library director, wants to purchase McGrath's manuscripts and correspondence. David Martinson having a poem published in Nation. Delighted at possibility of McGrath's papers at NDSU. Looking forward to seeing the McGrath's--will be in New York during holidays, recruiting faculty members.
JACOBSON, DALE. Publishing a magazine in Moorhead, Minnesota, for poetry. Possibly a former student of McGrath's. Nov. 17, 1970. Requests more poems for a local magazine--want to keep it going. Asks to comment on own poetry if sends it. Asks about Tomasito.
JANECEK, K.L. Librarian at NDSU where McGrath taught English at one time. Nov. 17, 1970. Lists options for NDSU purchase and depositing of McGrath's papers, manuscripts, and correspondence.
Creator
- From the Collection: McGrath, Thomas, 1916-1990. (Person)
- From the Collection: McGrath, Thomas, 1916-1990. (Person)
Repository Details
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