E. Reed Whittemore Papers, 1953-1963 | Carleton College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: E. Reed Whittemore Papers, 1953-1963

ID: 03/154

Primary Creator: Whittemore, Reed (1919-)

Extent: 1.0 Boxes

Arrangement: Arranged files

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Whittemore, Professor of English, was also the founder and editor of the nationally respected litary review, The Carleton Miscellany. The papers in this record group are those of Whittemore's activities as editor. The bulk of the papers is correspondence with authors (both established and erstwhile), other editors, reviewers, and critics. This correspondence sheds an often fascinating light on the literary scene of the 1950s, as Whittemore and others discuss the latest in literary gossip and candidly critique (and occasionally psychoanalyse) their peers. Moreover, the letters give a good glimpse into the trials and tribulations of an editor. The correspondence is arranged chronologically, but here is a card index by name of correspondent. Also part of the record group are some manuscripts (unpublished), budget data, clippings, advertisements, and photos.

Biographical Note

Professor of English, was also the founder and editor of the nationally respected literary review, The Carleton Miscellany.

Administrative Information

Repository: Carleton College Archives

Use Restrictions: Note that the originals of letters from famous authors have been removed and replaced with photocopies

Acquisition Method: Received 18 October 1969 from the office of The Carleton Miscellany. These are the papers of Whittemore in his capacity as editor of the journal.

Appraisal Information: Value Code: 3

Processing Information: LOCATION CHECKED

Box and Folder Listing

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[Series 1: Correspondence (name index filed at end of collection)],
[Series 2: Manuscripts],
[Series 3: Financial Documents],
[Series 4: Clippings],
[Series 5: Subscription Programs],
[Series 6: Advertisements],
[Series 7: Photos],
[Series 8: Miscellaneous],
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Series 1: Correspondence (name index filed at end of collection)

Sub-Series 1: 1953

Sub-Series 2: 1959

Sub-Series 3: 1960

Folder 1: Jan-May
Folder 2: June-Dec

Sub-Series 4: 1961

Sub-Series 5: 1962

Sub-Series 6: 1963

Sub-Series 7: Foundations

Sub-Series 8: Undated (alphabetical; those w/1st name only at end)

Sub-Series 9: Undated responses (ditto)