The collection consists of two letters from Judith Viorst to Louis Untermeyer. The first letter, typewritten and signed, is dated 14 Sept. 1968, and concerns a Viorst poem to be included in the poetry of love anthology; the second letter, handwritten, is undated but from the same period, and extends her gratitude for a copy of the book and her compliments on its success.
In Rare Books and Manuscripts, University Libraries, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA (#1981-0077R/A-S)
Part Of:
Allison-Shelley manuscript collection
Source of Acquisition:
Purchased from In Our Time, 1981.
Administrative History:
Judith Viorst is a popular and acclaimed poet and author, probably best known for her delightful children's books. These works, which are often autobiographical, and frequently feature her three sons, Anthony, Nicholas, and Alexander, show a gift for addressing serious problems with humor and insight. She has also published adult poetry, nonfiction, and teleplays, and was a regular columnist for Redbook magazine.
