This correspondence concerns publication matters for New Seeds of Contemplation and Original Child Bomb.
Gilda Kuhlman was Production Editor for New Directions and writes from Norfolk, Connecticut.
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1961/08/11 |
TLS to Merton |
We are now ready to set the front matter for NEW SEEDS OF CONTEMPLATION. Could you tell me: |
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1961/09/18 |
TLS to Merton |
I am enclosing galley proofs of NEW SEEDS OF CONTEMPLATION. As Mr. MacGregor told you in his |
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1961/10/04 |
TLS to Merton |
Thank you for your very nice letter. I have made a rough layout for the title page which I am |
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1961/10/06 |
TLS[x] from Merton |
I am returning the sketch for the title page. It is quite good, and I will readily go along with it |
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Merton's concern over the title page being crowded and prefers no sketch, just title
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1961/10/11 |
TALS to Merton |
I called Father Goodwine, who is chairman of the committee of censors, and he had already turned |
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1961/11/01 |
TLS to Merton |
I am enclosing a proof of the "dedication" which you asked to see. Please let me know immediately |
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1961/12/22 |
TLS to Merton |
I can't tell you how much I appreciated your very kind letter of December 7th. I am delighted that |
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