• Letter ID: 0783
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1925-05-23
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan,  May 23, 1925 ; Beinecke 

Has just returned from Maine and found her letter waiting. Going to Grand Canyon, then to ranch at Española. May not get to Taos at all, but if it appears she can, will check and see whether there is a house available. Would like to see her house there. Saw Elsie Sergeant yesterday. Sorry to hear Amy Lowell died.   Willa   [Stout #783]

• Letter ID: 0786
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1925-06-12
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan,  June 12, [1925?], from Lamy, N.M. ; Beinecke 

She and friend are just drifting from place to place. Will read proofs [of The Professor's House] at the San Gabriel Ranch near Española. Won't be able to take a house at Taos.   Willa Cather   [Stout #786]

• Letter ID: 0788
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1925-06-26
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan,  Friday [June 26, 1925?] , from Alcalde, N.M. ; Beinecke 

Sorry to have missed her. Expects to finish proofs Sunday and leave Monday or Tuesday. Might they rent a guest house after all? Doubts advice on manuscript would be worth board for two. If they don't hear from her by phone, will return to Santa Fe.   Willa Cather   [Stout #788]

• Letter ID: 0790
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1925-07-06
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan,  Monday [July 6, 1925?] , from Santa Fe ; Beinecke 

The disagreeable Meyerses, whom they met at Taos, turned up at La Fonda! Is sending some cigarettes. Not very good quality, but no good ones available. These are at any rate fresh. Is receiving letters from people who liked "Tom Outland" in Collier's. Still tracking down old priests. Going to Laguna on Wednesday.   Willa Cather   [Stout #790]

• Letter ID: 0792
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1925-08-07
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan,  Aug. 7, [1925], from Denver ; Beinecke 

Were delayed at Lamy for three days because of flooding at Trinidad. Delayed at New Laguna [the new pueblo of Laguna was built by religious traditionalists after the original Laguna was successfully evangelized by Christians] for three days before a driver would take them to Acoma. Raining every afternoon. Have been in Denver since July 31. Mother is there and going to theater and for rides. Going to Red Cloud August 12, then to Grand Manan. [Continuation Aug. 8] Letter sent to New York has been forwarded. Liked the quotation from Plotinus [Roman comic playwright] but doesn't know who he is. Likes how first volume of memoir is developing. Weeks at Taos were memorable. Brother and family have arrived. P.S.: Edith Lewis went back to New York on Monday the 3rd.  Willa Cather   [Stout #792]

• Letter ID: 0832
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1926-05-26
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan,  May 26, [1926], from Gallup, N.M. ; Beinecke 

After stopping for a couple of days with her parents and one day at Lamy, reached Gallup very tired. Had the pleasure of sharing that last part of the train trip with Rin Tin Tin [movie star dog] and made his acquaintance during a stop in Albuquerque. Gallup is an awful place. Going to Zuni tomorrow and to Canyon de Chelly later, if Edith recovers from her cold. Brother and family will meet her at Santa Fe June 14. Will get back to work July 1, but not sure where.   W. S. C.   [Stout #832]

• Letter ID: 0836
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1926-06-05
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan,  Saturday [prob. June 5, 1926] , from Santa Fe ; Beinecke 

Would like to rent the pink house for two weeks. Might stay through July if work went well. Edith leaving June 23. Could they have a flat rate for board, as they are used to doing at Grand Manan? Not staying long enough to set up own kitchen. Very comfortable where they are, but too many tourists.   W. S. C.   [Stout #836]

• Letter ID: 0845
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1926-09-26
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan,  Sept. 26, [1926], from Jaffrey, N.H. ; Beinecke 

Plans for new house are wonderful; view will be splendid. May buy or build in Taos herself, but if so, much simpler, more of a hut, with a bare interior like rooms at Isleta [pueblo]. Is staying at Jaffrey until October 20. Serialization of Archbishop in the Forum begins in January.   Willa   [Stout #845]

• Letter ID: 0900
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1927-09-17
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan,  Sept. 17, [1927], from Jaffrey, N.H. ; Beinecke 

Are there instead of in Rome because of father's illness and the effort of moving out of the apartment. Also, Edith's mother had a stroke. What a year! Book seems to be going well.   Willa   [Stout #900]

• Letter ID: 1014
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1930-07-01
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan,  July 1, [1930], from Paris ; Beinecke 

Her article on Lawrence captures him better than anyone else has done. So glad to hear that Jeffers liked Archbishop. Admires his "Roan Stallion" and "Night." Paris has deteriorated, more like New York now. Wouldn't have come except to see a seriously ill friend. Misses New Mexico and is tired of festivities.   Willa   [Stout #1014]

• Letter ID: 1036
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1931-01-17
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan,  Jan. 17, [1931?], from New York ; Beinecke 

Very much admires Lorenzo in Taos [published in 1932; she must have seen manuscript or proof]. It equals the Buffalo section of Intimate Memories. Whether one agrees or not with the views of the people, they are well presented. Lawrence himself is caught better than anyone else has ever caught him, down to his giggle, or snicker. Country itself has its own life, and Tony's car takes on real significance. Edith away for a week, but read it, too. Is leaving for California before long. Mother about the same. Hopes to go to Mexico City before long.   Willa Cather   [Stout #1036]

• Letter ID: 1107
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1932-04-28
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan,  Apr. 28, [1932?], from Grosvenor Hotel, New York ; Beinecke 

Will write a proper letter after Yehudi Menuhin sails next week. Was sick with influenza all of February and since then trying to catch up on all sorts of things. Has a copy of Lorenzo and will write about it soon.   Willa   [Stout #1107]

• Letter ID: 1135
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1932-11-22
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan,  Nov. 22, [1932], from Grosvenor Hotel, New York ; Beinecke 

She and Edith have leased an apartment and are decorating it. Almost ready to move in. Edith very busy at work; hopes she will resign soon. What about Mary Austin's book [Earth Horizon]? So full of special pleading and self-pity. Not true Archbishop was written in Austin's house—didn't even want to go to the house, but had to, to be polite. Couldn't help it the archbishop was French. Houghton Mifflin had to make deletions [from Earth Horizon] after some 30,000 copies were sold, under threat of lawsuit by H. G. Wells. Has she read Hemingway's fine new book [Death in the Afternoon]? Would like to go to Mexico this winter, but must get settled first. Has heard lots of people talking about Lorenzo in Taos.   Willa   [Stout #1135]

• Letter ID: 1204
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1933-12-14
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan,  Dec. 14, [1933?], from 570 Park Avenue, New York ; Beinecke 

Found her letter waiting when she returned from New Hampshire. Glad she is having her portrait done. Enjoyed being lazy all summer, but worked hard during the fall. Anticipates a good musical season in New York and is looking forward to the Menuhins' arrival in January. Does she know where Elsie Sergeant is?   Willa   [Stout #1204]

• Letter ID: 1224
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1934-05-01
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan,  May 1, [1934] ; Beinecke 

Sorry to have missed her. Wish she had stayed at the Grosvenor while she was in town. Hand out of splints but not useful yet. Enjoyed Four Saints [in Three Acts; New York premiere on February 20, 1934].   Willa   [Stout #1224]

• Letter ID: 1295
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1936-02-05
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan,  Feb. 5, 1936 ; Beinecke 

Enjoyed her Christmas card, with its sprig of sage. Spent a very pleasant time in Italy latter part of summer after wearing herself out caring for a sick friend. Returned shortly before Christmas. Enjoyed the rough passage, but Edith so sick she had to be carried off the boat. Still hasn't caught up on her letters. Doesn't she like the Anne Lindbergh book!   Willa   [Stout #1295]

• Letter ID: 1340
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1936-12-18
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan,  Dec. 18, 1936 ; Beinecke 

Was glad to receive her letter, but it creates a problem. Would be glad to contribute to the hospital, but is already contributing heavily to old friends in Nebraska who are in absolute penury from drought. Is cutting back on Christmas presents to do all she can for these people. Government relief seems to go only to those who won't work, and the New Deal has cut into her income from investments. Hope things not as bad in New Mexico as in Nebraska.   Willa   [Stout #1340]

• Letter ID: 1411
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1938-06-30
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan,  June 30, 1938 ; Beinecke 

Brother Douglass died of a heart attack in early June. He had spent her birthday with her last December in New York. Is having trouble getting over it. P.S.: Got a laugh for the first time in a long while from The Laughing Horse [satirical literary magazine published in Taos, N.M., by Witter Bynner's secretary and friend Spud Johnson]. It caught Mary Austin and Mabel herself quite well.  Willa Cather   [Stout #1411]

• Letter ID: 1585
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1942-07-28
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan [from Sarah J. Bloom, secretary],  July 28, 1942 ; Beinecke 

Cather has undergone surgery for removal of gall bladder and appendix. Will be at Presbyterian Hospital until August 15. Registered under Edith Lewis's name, so no letters should be sent there and she does not want flowers, as she finds it distressing to see them neglected.   [Stout #1585]

• Letter ID: 1766
• Addressee: Luhan, Mabel Dodge
• Date: 1925/1933
• Repository: Yale University, Beinecke Library, New Haven, Conn.

To Mabel Dodge Luhan,  n.d. ; Beinecke 

Interesting how people differ in what part of Mabel's manuscript they like best. The "Green Horses" section seems to her a real work of art, much more significant than the rest, perhaps because it is drawing on early memories and a child has the artist's eye that adults lose. Buffalo is established as a world of its own.   Willa Cather   [Stout #1766]