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Correspondence of Literary Figures – Sara King Wiley Drummond (1871-1909), 1904-1907

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6

Scope and Contents

Topics of discussion include the publication of her book, "Alcestis: And Other Poems," a summer trip to Italy, her lecture on Edmund Spenser, a new contract with Macmillan for her book, which benefited from the criticism of Georgiana [Goddard King ?], her books "The Coming of Philibert and Cromwell: an Historical Play," her writing style, and Georgiana Goddard King’s “Columbine’s Marriage”; one undated detailed letter discusses Bliss Carman’s work, an ode or hymn to music that Drummond is working on, criticisms of "Alcestis: And Other Poems" by Georgiana Goddard King and Willcox, and her first political dinner.

Dates

  • Creation: 1904-1907

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

1 folder(s)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States