Laughlin, James, 1914-1997
Dates
- Existence: 1914-10-30 - 1997-11-12
Biography
James Laughlin, American poet and literary book publisher who founded New Directions Publishing.
Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:
Besmilr Brigham papers
The Besmilr Brigham papers consists of correspondence, writings, notes and drawings, printed material, personal papers, and audiovisual media documenting the life and work of poet Besmilr Brigham. Materials date from 1931 to 2011, with the bulk dating between 1960 and 1990.
Julien Cornell papers relating to Ezra Pound
Fantasy Magazine papers
The Fantasy Magazine Papers consist of manuscripts, correspondence, and other materials documenting the life of the magazine.
Robert Fitzgerald papers
Laughlin, James, 1914- 3 TLS to Charles Antin
James Laughlin papers
The James Laughlin Papers contain writings by Laughlin and others, an award acceptance speech by Laughlin, papers and audiocassettes relating to "New Directions at 50," the 50th Anniversary of New Directions exhibition at the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University, and various material removed from printed volumes.
Letter : Box 606, Norfolk, Connecticut, to Mr. Bailey, 1992 Aug 16
TLS regarding Laughlin's Pound as Wuz: Essays and Lectures on Ezra Pound. On New Directions Publishing Corp. letterhead.
Letter : New Directions, 500 Fifth Avenue, 18, New York, to "Dear Gardiner", n.y. Mar 21
TLS concerning printing and distribution arrangements for several New Directions titles.
Letters from Laughlin to Charles Antin, 1972 October 26-1973 January 25
3 TLS to Charles Antin concerning various New Directions publications and other books
Louis Lohr Martz Correspondence
The Louis Lohr Martz Correspondence comprises Martz's correspondence with the American and British writers Iris Murdoch, Richard Hugo, David Ignatow, James Laughlin, Owen Slavitt, Diane Wakoski, and Robert Penn Warren. Six page proofs of works by Murdoch are included, as are writings by other correspondents.
Photograph, 1987 Apr 10
Snapshot by Ron Seitz of James Laughlin and Guy Davenport in Davenport's home in Lexington, Kentucky.
Ezra Pound Papers
The Ezra Pound Papers document the literary career and political interests of Ezra Pound. Major correspondents include Richard Aldington, George Antheil, William Bird, T. S. Eliot, Ernest Hemingway, James Laughlin, Wyndham Lewis, Marianne Moore, Odon Por, and Henry Swabey. The collection contains manuscripts of many of Pound's works, including the Cantos, Guide to Kulchur, and scripts of Pound's wartime radio broadcasts.
Ezra Pound papers : addition
James Purdy papers
The papers document aspects of Purdy's early literary career. Major correspondents include Carl Van Vechten, John Cowper Powys, Edith Sitwell,Paul Bowles, and Gerald Brenan.
Sister Mary Bernetta Quinn papers
Harry Roskolenko collection
Olga Rudge Papers
Olga Rudge papers : addition
Manuscripts.
John J. Slocum papers relating to Ezra Pound
Correspondence between Slocum and Pound concerning Slocum's attempts to place works by Pound in American magazines; Pound's political and economic views; general literary matters; and their mutual friend James Laughlin. The collection also contains typescripts of three articles by Pound, including "In War Begin Responsibilities," and of a talk on Pound by Slocum, "Cast a Cold Eye."
Gustaf Sobin papers
The collection consists of correspondence and writings that document the life and work of the American poet Gustaf Sobin. Correspondence sheds light on his relationships with other literary figures, including René Char, James Laughlin, Hyatt Waggoner, and Charles Tomlinson, among others. Writings consist of extensive notes and drafts for most of his major works and provide comprehensive documentation of his creative process.