[Typed letter signed], 1942 July 28, London [to] Viola, Tenafly, New Jersey

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Title: [Typed letter signed], 1942 July 28, London [to] Viola, Tenafly, New Jersey
Creator: H. D. (Hilda Doolittle), 1886-1961
Published / Created: 1942 July 28
Publication Place: London
Abstract: Thanks for letter and packages, intends to go to Kent while Bryher and Perdita go to Cornwall, discusses Ezra Pound, describes Perdita, discusses astrology and other ""'psychic' interests,"" describes a seer friend's prophecy, thanks for package of puddings and cookies, mentions Bryher's writing ""a very good little book,"" describes blitzes, asks if Viola has seen film ""Mrs. Miniver,"" discusses being an American abroad during war, mentions Viola's son, describes a renewed interest in the arts in wartime London
Description: Envelope dated 1942 July 28; cut open; affixed with sticker: ""Opened by Examiner 337""
Return address: ""(ENGLISH) / Mrs. H. Aldington""
Signed: ""Hilda / (Hilda Aldington)""
Extent: 26 cm.
4 p. + envelope
Language: English

Call Number: YCAL MSS 175
Collection Title: Viola Baxter Jordan Papers
Collection/Other Creator: Jordan, Viola Baxter, 1887-1973
Collection Date: 1905-1951
Collection Note: Series I. Correspondence. Viola Baxter Jordan correspondence
Container / Volume Information: Box 1 | Folder 33
Finding Aid: http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/beinecke.jordan

Format: text
Genre: Correspondence
Envelopes
Typescripts
Subject (Geographic): London (England)
Subject (Name): Bryher, 1894-1983
H. D. (Hilda Doolittle), 1886-1961
Jordan, Viola Baxter, 1887-1973
Pound, Ezra, 1885-1972
Schaffner, Perdita
Subject (Topic): Arts
Astrology
Bombing, Aerial
Prophecy
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives

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