Series 1: Correspondence, 1909 - 1965
Scope and Contents
This series contains a range of correspondence from family members writing to Odell Shepard to prominent writers such as Irving Babbitt (1865-1933), Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951), and Wallace Stevens (1879-1955). It also contains correspondence from publishers such as Alfred A. Knopf (1892-1984), and newspapers, primarily the Christian Science Monitor. A portion of the series consists of mail from readers of his works. Series is arranged alphabetically by recipient, and by date when miscellaneous recipient.
Dates
- Creation: 1909 - 1965
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the John M.K. Davis Reading Room of the Watkinson Library, Trinity College Library, Hartford, Connecticut. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws when using this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 38 Cubic Feet (113 flat archival boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Series contains six subseries arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent: Subseries I: General Correspondence Subseries II: Correspondence addressed to Shepard Subseries III: Correspondence addressed from Shepard Subseries IV: Correspondence from other members of Shepard family Subseries V: Correspondence addressed to groups affiliated with Shepard Subseries VI: Correspondence from fans/ Letters of Support to Shepard
Repository Details
Part of the Trinity College Archives Repository
Watkinson Library
300 Summit St.
Hartford CT 06106 USA