A Calendar of the Letters of Willa Cather

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To Zoë Akins,  Tuesday [Nov. 21, 1922?] Huntington 

Play is wonderful and a fine production. Jobyna wonderful in the lead role—as powerful as a fine car. Great looking, too. Didn't go to her house after the play because has been ill and is in bed as she writes.   Willa   [Stout #647]


To Blanche KnopfDec. 4, [1922]; stamped into Knopf office Feb. 2, 1923 ; HRC 

Enjoyed the basket of fruit they sent for her trip. Happy to be at home. Tomorrow is parents' fiftieth wedding anniversary. Nebraska gives her more joy than any other place.   Willa Cather   [Stout #653]


To Alfred A. KnopfDec. 15, 1922, telegram ; HRC 

Approves showing manuscript to Hearst.   [Stout #659]


To Blanche KnopfDec. 29, [1922], from Red Cloud, Nebr.HRC 

Everyone is admiring the beautiful tortoise-shell fan. Is pleased with the Century offer [to serialize A Lost Lady in April, May, and June]. Miss Lewis will have the manuscript ready for them to pick up so they can get it to the printer in time for her to read the book proofs before leaving for Europe on April 1.   Willa Cather   [Stout #660]


To Blanche KnopfDec. 30, 1922, from Red Cloud, Nebr. telegram ; HRC 

Accepts Century offer.   [Stout #661]


To Blanche Knopf,  Monday [Jan. 15, 1923] HRC 

Can't go out until she gets over her cold, so won't dine with them tomorrow. Please send manuscript of A Lost Lady back for a few corrections.   W. S. C.   [Stout #664]


To Blanche Knopf,  Thursday afternoon [Jan. 18, 1923] HRC 

Has seen doctor she recommended and likes him. Manuscript is ready to pick up. Please send proofs of April Twilights as soon as possible.   W. S. C.   [Stout #665]


To Blanche Knopf,  Saturday noon [Jan. 20, 1923] HRC 

Will have to miss the party. Face still swollen and eye red.   W. S. C.   [Stout #666]


To Blanche Knopf,  n.d. [c. Feb. 14, 1923?] HRC 

Bon voyage. Very happy with their work on One of Ours and the recent story. Likes their work in general.   Willa   [Stout #672]


To Blanche KnopfJune 12,[1923], from Hotel du Quai Voltaire, ParisHRC 

Enjoyed the fruit basket during her crossing. Hotel is just across from the Louvre. Enjoying theatre and music inexpensively, though merchandise in shops is high. Will go to the South with the Hambourgs in two weeks.   Willa Cather   [Stout #687]


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