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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 Also part of the record group are some manuscripts (unpublished), budget data, clippings, advertisements, and photos.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)],
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Series 2: Manuscripts],
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Series 3: Financial Documents],
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Series 4: Clippings],
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Series 5: Subscription Programs],
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Series 6: Advertisements],
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Series 7: Photos],
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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)
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Series 2: Manuscripts],
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Series 3: Financial Documents],
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Series 4: Clippings],
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Series 5: Subscription Programs],
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Series 6: Advertisements],
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Series 7: Photos],
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Series 8: Miscellaneous],
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