This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "Derrick, Christopher".
Christopher Derrick became editor of Good Work, a publication of the Catholic Art Association. He writes from England.
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This Record Sub-Group is not divided into Series and is arranged chronologically.
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# | Date | From/To | First Lines | Pub ✓ | Notes |
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1966/10/28 |
TLS to Merton |
I write with some reluctance, since I feel quite sure that you have far too many calls upon your |
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[the editorial policy of Good Work was included as an enclosure]
«detailed view» |
2. |
1966/12/07 |
TLS to Merton |
Thank you for your card. I expect my first letter (October 28) was delayed because I didn't put a |
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«detailed view» |
3. |
1966/12/20 |
TL[c] from Merton |
Thanks for your letter of the 7th which seems to have got here remarkably fast this time. |
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«detailed view» |
4. |
1967/01/23 |
TLS to Merton |
This short letter carries late but sincere thanks for yours of the 20th of December, |
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«detailed view» |
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1967/01/27 |
TL[c] from Merton |
Here is the offprint on Symbolism. I am glad you reminded me. I do not get much correspondence |
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[formerly (incorrectly) in "Hollis, Christopher" file]
«detailed view» |
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1967/03/28 |
TALS to Merton |
I was very glad to print your father's letter in the spring '67 issue of Good Work. It was |
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«detailed view» |
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1967/08/13 |
TL[c] from Merton |
I am writing about the overlong "symbolism" piece which I remember you accepted for Good Work, |
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«detailed view» |
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1967/08/22 |
TLS to Merton |
( - if you can accept so un-triumphal a mode of address - that's how you sign your letter, anyway !) |
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«detailed view» |
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