Peattie, Donald Culross, 1898-1964; Drake, Dorothy; Scripps College; Letters
In this letter, typed in black ink on semitransparent off-white paper, Peattie respectfully declines an invitation to speak at Scripps College, then corrects a misunderstanding.
In this letter, Dorothy Drake discusses corrections that have been made to the holdings of American author manuscripts. Specifically mentioned are George Sterling, Ambrose Bierce, and George Washington. The letter appears to have been printed on...
In this note addressed to both the college president and "Mr Dodd's Office," Dorothy Drake explains that the attached list contains the "57 First Editions" donated to the library as a gift by Mrs. Fred Lyon Stone in memory of her husband.
This May 1964 note is addressed to Graham Storey at Cal Tech, and describes a Docu Stat copy of Dickens' letter and envelope as enclosed at correspondent's request.
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882; Letters; Scripps College; Barnard College; Columbia University; Drake, Dorothy
In this letter, typed on Barnard College stationery, Tilton asks Drake if she can print two of Ralph Waldo Emerson's letters. She also requests any other Emerson letters that Drake may have.
Gidlow encloses "two copies of a new booklet of my poetry" and expresses a wish to meet with Dorothy Drake again "in person-- and exchange memories of Ella Young."
Typewritten Chateau Marmont envelope. There are two postage stamps (one red and one green) on the upper right corner. There is somre red discoloration.
Graham Storey thanks Dorothy Drake for her copy of the May 1861 Dickens letter, and promises to "acknowledge it in the edition" presumably referring to a collection of Dickens letters.
Calisher, Hortense; Letters; Ella Strong Denison Library; Scripps College
Calisher writes extensively on how much she enjoyes her visit to Denison Library. Typewritten letter on semi-transparent paper with edits made in blue ink.
In this letter, typed on Chateau Marmont stationery, Hilton tells Drake that he will probably not be able to attend her event, but will let her know if his plans change. The letter is signed in blue ink.
In this letter, typed on Chateau Marmont stationery, Hilton thanks Drake for her letter and tentatively accepts an invitation for May 16th. the letter is signed in blue ink.
