Box 1

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This folder contains early correspondence to Dorothy. Some of it is general correspondence from John Wilson Townsend (JWT) in his early travels, while later correspondence from colleagues and aquaintences discuss music performances and reflect on JWT's life after his passing in 1968.

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This correspondence mostly contains responses from friends and colleagues regarding Dorothy's publication of her book about the life and works of John Wilson Townsend (JWT). Includes correspondence from Robert R. Martin and Jesse Stuart. Some of the correspondence expresses Dorothy's troubles with the publishing world. Other correspondence addresses "Life in the Bluegrass" and a reprint of JWT's "Lore of the Meadowland"

Scope and Contents This correspondence begins the lengthy communication about Dorothy's decision to publish a third volume of "Kentucky in American Letters", the original of which was published by her late husband John Wilson Townsend. In this correspondence, there are consultations with many Kentucky authors, Kentucky librarians, and Kentucky educators. Additionally, some of the Kentucky authors considered information about themselves that they wanted included in the volume. Some of the correspondence marks...

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This correspondence contains some responses to promotion for "Kentucky in American Letters Vol. 3", reception of Dorothy's poetry book "Reflections of a Cardinal Fancier," a few letters to representatives about teachers' retirement, and general catching-up with friends.

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Mostly friendly correspondence, catching-up and well-wishes from friends and colleagues.

Content Description From the Collection:

Correspondence between Dorothy and her husband and various manuscripts of Dorothy's make up a large part of the collection. There are also newsclippings and two small statues: Irvin S. Cobb and William Booth. Also includes the typescript mss of Kentucky in American Letters, Vol 3.

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Correspondence from Woodridge Spears, a Kentucky poet and author, often consulting about Kentucky in American Letters Vol.3. His correspondence also discusses poetry between him and Dorothy, some Kentucky history, and their shared friendship with Jesse Stuart.

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Most of the correspondence between Dorothy and Thelma Kiser is in regards to the publication and distribution of Kentucky in American Letters Vol 3.

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According to a note left by Dorothy with these postcards: "These daily post cards were written to me by JWT [John Wilson Townsend] during a trip which he took with Dr. Jillson, summer of 1945, to Syracuse, N.Y., and other parts of northern and central N.Y., Dr. J's native state. I was visiting my aunt. Dorothy E. Townsend"

Content Description From the Collection:

Correspondence between Dorothy and her husband and various manuscripts of Dorothy's make up a large part of the collection. There are also newsclippings and two small statues: Irvin S. Cobb and William Booth. Also includes the typescript mss of Kentucky in American Letters, Vol 3.