Box 1
Contains 64 Results:
To Michael and Philip Turetsky, 1951 January 16
Expresses gratitude for Christmas gifts, expects to publish book of poems later this year. Says the soul must be clothed too. Comments on having missed Christmas in Logan. Mentions big party at Perry Street, and describes subway trip in poetic language.
To Michael, 1951 June 7
Writes of family news and checking in about Dad's cataract operation. Mentions Jane Mayhall recording. Good humor throughout, fun with LDS spirit world and George's poor timing with birth of his children. Handwritten note (by Michael?) saying to keep this letter, it may be valuable one day.
To Michael and Philip Turetsky, 1951 August 1
Two notes enclosed: shorter one refering to magazines May sent Michael. Longer one mentions poems she has completed and calls herself an egomaniac. Asks for opinion on Jane Mayhall's song lyrics. Mentions Mayhall's short story "The Darkness," indicates Trudi still lives with her and Pearl, mentions Roy's letters and wonders if he has ever been truly happy. Refers to herself as lapsing at times into reptilian Nordic type, due to fjord water in her blood.
To Mother and Dad, 1951 September 15
Describes Yaddo to her parents and acknowledges letters she has received from them.
To Michael Raine, 1952 February 7
Mentions disappointment at Michael's cancellation of visit, humorously comments on widespread despair. Complains about her landlord, refers to Trudi as something of a dope.
To Michael Raine, 1952 June 23
Quick note saying Saul Baizerman will be teaching at USC and may get in touch with Michael, says she will be going to MacDowell.
To Mrs. Philip Turetsky, 1952 October 6
Short note to say she will catch train from Sarasota Springs to visit Michael and Phil in Brooklyn. Looks like May went to Yaddo after MacDowell.
To Michael Raine from Pearl, 1952 November 23
Pearl apologizes for her lack of cordiality during Michael and Phil's visit. Attributes her behavior to death of her analyst in October. Says that when she and Miken (May) come to LA, Michael will see the real Pearl. Signs, Blackie.
To Michael, 1952 December 16
Describes Roy's visit while on his way to Sweden. Says she had a lovely time and received a note from Margaret saying she and Lael are moving to Illinois.
To Michael Raine, 1953 June 15
Expresses gratitude for birthday gifts, and says sending gifts is one way to get her to write letters. Says she will sign contract with Scribner's for Another Animal this week, no advance, just 10% royalties. Says she and Pearl plan to spend two weeks vacationing in Provincetown, recommends Simone de Beauvoir's The Second Sex.