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Merton's Correspondence with:

Gladys Marcus; Gladys Lax Marcus; Lax, Gladys; Gladio Marcus; Gladio Lax; Lax, Gladio

Marcus, Gladys (Lax)  printer

 
 

Descriptive Summary

Record Group: Section A - Correspondence
Dates of materials: 1967
Volume: 2 item(s); 2 pg(s)

Scope and Content

This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "Marcus, Gladys (Lax)".

Biography

Gladys Marcus was the sister of Merton's close friend Bob Lax. Merton got to know her and her husband, Benji Marcus, in the summer of 1938. Merton was having some difficulty in getting in touch with her brother Robert and asks her for assistance in 1967. She writes back informing him that he will be coming back to the United States. In addition, she informs Merton of the death of her husband.

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#DateFrom/ToFirst LinesPub ✓Notes
 y/m/dMerton Scan ✉ 
1. 1967/10/06 TL[c] from Merton I don't remember your exact address but I hope this will reach you nevertheless. Can you tell me «detailed view»
2. 1967/11/19 TL[c] from Merton Many thanks for your letter. I got back in contact with Bob after his trip to Belgrade. «detailed view»

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