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Collection Overview
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Mary Boatwright Collection of James Merrill Papers consists of correspondence, manuscripts, ephemera, and realia.
Collection Historical Note
Mary Boatwright was James Merrill's neighbor in Stonington, Connecticut.
Administrative Information
Repository:
MSS Manuscripts
Access Restrictions:
Open
Use Restrictions:
Users of the collection must read and agree to abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the Materials Use Policies.
Providing access to materials does not constitute permission to publish or otherwise authorize use. All publication not covered by fair use or other exceptions is restricted to those who have permission of the copyright holder, which may or may not be Washington University.
If you wish to publish or license Special Collections materials, please contact Special Collections to inquire about copyright status at (314) 935-5495 or spec@wumail.wustl.edu. (Publish means quotation in whole or in part in seminar or term papers, theses or dissertations, journal articles, monographs, books, digital forms, photographs, images, dramatic presentations, transcriptions, or any other form prepared for a limited or general public.)
Acquisition Source:
Gift of Mary Boatwright
Acquisition Method:
Accession number 23054
Related Materials:
See also the James Merrill Papers (MSS083) and the David Jackson Papers (MSS060)
Preferred Citation:
Name of the Collection, Washington University Libraries, Department of Special Collections
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Series:
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Series 1: Correspondence],
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Series 2: Ephemera, circa 1979-2001],
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Series 3: Realia],
[All]
- Series 1: Correspondence
- Consists of correspondence to Mary Boatwright.
- Box 1
- Folder 1: From: Mary T. Boatwright, 1998
- 1 item. Several copies of "Jimmy Merrill in Stonington," authored by Mary Boatwright.
- Folder 2: From: Jim Boylan, 1998
- 1 item. "Our James" speech by Mary Boatwright at the dedication of the James Merrill Reading Room.
- Folder 3: From: Paul G. Holland, Jr., Cummings & Lockwood, 1995
- 1 item. re: JM's estate
- Folder 4: From: Peter Hooten, No date; 1987-1992
- 4 items
- Folder 5-6: From: David Jackson, No date; 1973-1990
- 50 items
- Folder 7: From: Doris Magowan, 1998
- 2 items. Request for Mary Boatwright's memorial speech for JM
- Folder 8: From: Sandy McClatchy, 1980-1989
- 3 items
- Folder 9-12: From: James Merrill, Not dated; 1968-1994
- 75 items. Enclosures: Note on copy of poem, "How to Get On in Society" by John Betjeman; photo of portrait of JM as a child; "Eight Bits," a small pamphlet of short poems; manuscript of "The Image Maker," with note from JM; and "Thanksgiving Ode"
- Box 2
- Folder 13: From: Hellen Plummer, 1986-1990
- 10 items. Enclosure: Two photos (duplicates) of JM portrait
- Folder 14: From: "Ron", 1985
- 1 item
- Folder 15: From: Nancy Rose, No date
- 1 item
- Folder 16: From: "Thad" [?], 1983-1995
- 3 items. Enclosure: "Jacksonville Visits Influenced Poet" article
- Item 17: From: Unidentified, No date
- 2 items
- Series 2: Ephemera, circa 1979-2001
- Ephemera is divided into four subseries: Print and Magazines Featuring Poems, etc. by Merrill, Clippings, Tributes to Merrill, and Legal Papers.
- Sub-Series 2.1: Print and Magazines Featuring Poems, etc. by Merrill
- Box 2
- Folder 18-21: Consists of copies of Poetry (1977) featuring "O"; A Memorial Tribute to David Kalstone; Barbara Kassel: New Paintings, signed by Merrill; Voices from Sandover, The New Yorker (1995) featuring "Koi;" and a photocopy of "The Next to Last Scene.", 1977-1995
- Sub-Series 2.2: Clippings
- Box 2-3
- Folder 22-26: circa 1979-2001
- Consists of clippings featuring Merrill. Includes memorial articles and obituaries, book reviews, and articles discussing Merrill.
- Sub-Series 2.3: Tributes to Merrill
- Box 3
- Folder 27-29: Consists of tributes to Merrill: "In Thanksgiving for the Life of James Ingram Merrill" at the Calvary Church, Stonington, Connecticut (1995); "James Merrill: A Memorial Tribute" at the New York Public Library (1995); and "Remarks by Mrs. V.T. Boatwright at the Dedication of the James Merrill Reading Room in the Richard W. Woolworth Library" (1998)., 1995-1998
- Sub-Series 2.4: Legal Papers
- Box 3
- Folder 30-31: Consists of a Motion For Appeal From Probate, a Decree Allowing Appeal From Probate, and a Notice of Decree Admitting Will to Probate for the Merrill Estate., 1995
- Series 3: Realia
Consists of a framed drawing of James Merrill as a young boy.
Located in oversize.
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Series 1: Correspondence],
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Series 2: Ephemera, circa 1979-2001],
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Series 3: Realia],
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