Dorothy Simmons collection of Laura (Riding) Jackson letters
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COLLECTION DESCRIPTION
Consists of correspondence collected by Dorothy Simmons, and includes letters sent to her by various friends, letters written by Laura (Riding) Jackson to Dorothy Simmons and her husband Montague Simmons, letters sent to Schuyler B. Jackson, and letters sent to Laura (Riding) Jackson by the Simmons. Included are a few manuscripts by Laura (Riding) Jackson.
Dates
- 1937-1968.
Creator
- Simmons, Dorothy (Collector, Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Biographical / Historical
Dorothy Simmons was a sculptress and author, and member of a literary circle that included American poet and critic Laura (Riding) Jackson.
Biographical / Historical
Laura (Riding) Jackson was a poet, critic, and author best known for her association with the Fugitives in the Thirties, for her literary partnership with Robert Graves, and as the editor of Epilogue.
Extent
.3 cubic feet. (.3 cubic feet.)
Abstract
Consists of correspondence collected by Dorothy Simmons, and includes letters sent to her by various friends, letters written by Laura (Riding) Jackson to Dorothy Simmons and her husband Montague Simmons, letters sent to Schuyler B. Jackson, and letters sent to Laura (Riding) Jackson by the Simmons. Included are a few manuscripts by Laura (Riding) Jackson.
Physical Description
Correspondence.
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- May 2003
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)