November 17-December 9, 1970
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9
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
SHERMAN, G.W. Associated with Cobra Press in San Jose, Cal.? Nov. 17, 1970. Discount to poets on Tramp magazine - old copies also available. Congratulations on full-page spread of poems in Nation.
FLAHERTY, DOUG. Editor of Road Runner press. Teaches at Wisconsin State University. November 18, 1970. Discusses Indian mystic poetry published in "Tomb of Skulls". Asks Thomas for advice and criticism for further publications. Requests Thomas to send any of his poems that may fit. Sorry Thomas is sick hope he gets well soon.
MADONIA, GAIL. East Coast poet and editor. Nov. 18, 1970. Requests copies of "Hot, Great Hearted Women" and "Letter to an Imaginary Friend" for anthology of contemporary erotic poetry.
KINGSTON, R.P. Poet and essayist of East Coast. Nov. 19, 1970. Has re-read Letters and enjoyed it more. He will write a review of Letters and asks some questions of Thomas concerning review, Asks advice on applying to Guggenheim Foundation. Sends Thomas a new poem to read. He and wife are fine. Hopes job situation better and hopes Thomas is feeling better.
KINGSTON, ROGER P. East Coast poet and essayist. Nov. 30, 1970. Poem of tribute to McGrath and hopes feeling better.
MARTINSON, DAVID. NDSU graduate assistant in English, poet, and bibliographer of McGrath's work. December 2, 1970. Poems published in The Nation, "Beyond the Red River", "A Sound of One Hand", more to be published in Dakota Territory. Hopes health is improving. Plans to move the southwest.
[DAU], DENNIS. Dec. 3, 1970. Christmas greetings from Dennis. MADONIA, GAIL. East Coast poet and editor. Dec. 7, 1970. Thanks McGrath for sending a copy of Letters to an Imaginary Friend - hopes to include part of it in an anthology on erotic Will be in touch concerning payment.
McCORD, HOWARD. Apparently a professor of English at Washington State University. Dec. 7, 1970. About doing reviews for Crazy Horse, Wishes good health. Asks about Allen Planz. Will be giving readings at high school and a junior college in Tacoma. Visiting family in Olympia.
RIVER, DAVID C. December, 9, 1970. Read Part II of Letters after reading Part I - called an "overwhelming experience". Finishing first installment of Death and Justice. Work being taught at So, W, University by a friend. Wants to get together while McGrath's in Oneota, N.Y.
FLAHERTY, DOUG. Editor of Road Runner press. Teaches at Wisconsin State University. November 18, 1970. Discusses Indian mystic poetry published in "Tomb of Skulls". Asks Thomas for advice and criticism for further publications. Requests Thomas to send any of his poems that may fit. Sorry Thomas is sick hope he gets well soon.
MADONIA, GAIL. East Coast poet and editor. Nov. 18, 1970. Requests copies of "Hot, Great Hearted Women" and "Letter to an Imaginary Friend" for anthology of contemporary erotic poetry.
KINGSTON, R.P. Poet and essayist of East Coast. Nov. 19, 1970. Has re-read Letters and enjoyed it more. He will write a review of Letters and asks some questions of Thomas concerning review, Asks advice on applying to Guggenheim Foundation. Sends Thomas a new poem to read. He and wife are fine. Hopes job situation better and hopes Thomas is feeling better.
KINGSTON, ROGER P. East Coast poet and essayist. Nov. 30, 1970. Poem of tribute to McGrath and hopes feeling better.
MARTINSON, DAVID. NDSU graduate assistant in English, poet, and bibliographer of McGrath's work. December 2, 1970. Poems published in The Nation, "Beyond the Red River", "A Sound of One Hand", more to be published in Dakota Territory. Hopes health is improving. Plans to move the southwest.
[DAU], DENNIS. Dec. 3, 1970. Christmas greetings from Dennis. MADONIA, GAIL. East Coast poet and editor. Dec. 7, 1970. Thanks McGrath for sending a copy of Letters to an Imaginary Friend - hopes to include part of it in an anthology on erotic Will be in touch concerning payment.
McCORD, HOWARD. Apparently a professor of English at Washington State University. Dec. 7, 1970. About doing reviews for Crazy Horse, Wishes good health. Asks about Allen Planz. Will be giving readings at high school and a junior college in Tacoma. Visiting family in Olympia.
RIVER, DAVID C. December, 9, 1970. Read Part II of Letters after reading Part I - called an "overwhelming experience". Finishing first installment of Death and Justice. Work being taught at So, W, University by a friend. Wants to get together while McGrath's in Oneota, N.Y.
Creator
- From the Collection: McGrath, Thomas, 1916-1990. (Person)
- From the Collection: McGrath, Thomas, 1916-1990. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
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