James Reeves-Laura (Riding) Jackson correspondence, 1933-1940.
Collection Number: 6304

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
James Reeves-Laura (Riding) Jackson correspondence, 1933-1940.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
6304
Abstract:
Letters, mostly written by Laura (Riding) Jackson to James Reeves, concerning collaborative literary projects, the magazine The Vulgate (Epilogue), and a literary group formed in Majorca (Spain) in the 1930s. In her letters, Laura (Riding) Jackson provides lengthy and detailed criticism of James Reeves' poetry.
Creator:
Jackson, Laura (Riding), 1901-1991.
Reeves, James.
Quanitities:
.5 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Letters, mostly written by Laura (Riding) Jackson to James Reeves, concerning collaborative literary projects, the magazine The Vulgate (Epilogue), and a literary group formed in Majorca (Spain) in the 1930s. In her letters, Laura (Riding) Jackson provides lengthy and detailed criticism of James Reeves' poetry.

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:

James Reeves-Laura (Riding) Jackson correspondence, #6304. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

Biographical / Historical

James Reeves (pseudonym of John Morris, 1909-1978), poet, critic, and author of children.s stories. Laura (Riding) Jackson (1901-1991), poet and critic. The collection was purchased by Cornell University in 1989 and was originally part of Laura (Riding) Jackson and Schuyler B. Jackson collection#4608.

SUBJECTS

Subjects:
Literature -- Periodicals.
American poetry -- 20th century.
English poetry -- 20th century.

CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Box 1 Folder 1
L(R)J to Reeves
Jan. 7, 1933-May 29, 1934
Box 1 Folder 2
L(R)J to Reeves
June 1-Dec. 8, 1934
Box 1 Folder 3
L(R)J to Reeves
Jan. 7, 1935-Jan. 27, 1940
Box 1 Folder 4
Reeves to L(R)J
May 13, 1934, Aug. 27, 1934
Box 1 Folder 5
L(R)J's commentaries, ts. 18 pp. photocopy; ts. 18 pp.; ms. 14 pp.; 18 pp. carbon
Apr. 16, 1966
Box 1 Folder 6
Photocopies
Box 2 Folder 7
Photocopies (cont'd)
Box 2 Folder 8
Photocopies (cont'd)
Box 2 Folder 9
Photocopies (cont'd)