Ralph Gustafson Literary Papers at the University of Saskatchewan

Ralph Gustafson

A Finding Aid for the Ralph Gustafson Literary Papers at the University of Saskatchewan,

Prepared by Joel Salt Special Collections Supervisor University of Saskatchewan February 2010

Collection Summary:

Title: Ralph Gustafson Literary Papers. Dates: 1930s-late1960s. ID No.: MSS 6– . Creator: Gustafson, Ralph, 1909-1995. Extent: 8 boxes; 1m. Language: Collection material in English. Repository: Special Collections, University of Saskatchewan. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Abstract: The Gustafson collection includes five boxes of correspondence, including many with some of Canada's leading literary figures from the 1930s to the 1960s. The collection also houses manuscripts, proofs, and published first editions of some of Gustafson's well-known publications. There are also newspaper clippings and reviews. Provenance: The papers were acquired in the 1960s at a similar time to the acquisitions of the Layton and the Purdy collections. Custodial Note: Copyright info

Biography:

Ralph Gustafson (1909-1995) was born in Lime Ridge, Quebec, but grew up in Sherbrook. He attended Bishop's University, earning a double honours B.A. in English and History in 1929, winning the Governor General's Medal and placing top in his class. He received an M.A. in 1930, successfully defending his thesis "The Sensuous Imagery of Shelley and Keats." He also completed a B.A. at Keble College, Oxford in 1933, an M.A. in 1963, and was awarded a D. Litt. from Mount Allison in 1973, a D.C.L. from Bishop's University in 1977, and a D. Litt from York University in 1991.

After his B.A. from Oxford, Gustafson moved to New York, where he stayed for many years and become friends with many of the members of the literary scene there, including Auden, Cummings and W.C. Williams. Gustafson's anthologies kept in clued into the Canadian literary scene and also kept him in contact with most major poets post WWII (there are several letters between Gustafson and many major Canadian writers in our collection). 2

Over the years, Dr. Gustafson held a number of posts. He was music master, Bishop's College School, 1920-30; teacher of English St. Alban's School for Boys, Brockville, Ontario, 1933-34; tutor and journalist, London, England, 1935-38; British Information Services, New York, N.Y., 1942-46; Professor and Poet-In-Residence, Bishop's University, 1963-79 and music critic, C.B.C., since 1960. Winner of numerous awards, including the Order of Canada in 1992 and the Governor General's Award for Poetry (for Fire on Stone, 1974), Dr. Gustafson wrote over twenty volumes of poetry and prose and edited several anthologies of verse. He died in 1995.

His views on poetry are documented in essays collected in Plummets and Other Partialities (1986), and in letters to W.W.E. Ross published as A Literary Friendship in 1984. He also was in contact with many other literary and culturally significant people.

- Adapted from Ralph Gustafson and His Works by Dermot McCarthy.

Gustafson Bibliography:

• The Golden Chalice (London: Ivor Nicholson & Watson, 1935) • Alfred the Great (London: Michael Joseph, 1937) • Epithalamium in Time of War (New York: L. F. White, 1941) • Lyrics Unromantic (New York: Privately printed, 1942) • Flight into Darkness: Poems (New York: Pantheon, 1944) • Quebec, Late Autumn (Offprint from Queen's Quarterly, 1950) • Quebec Winter Scene (Offprint from Dalhousie Review, 1952) • Hard Litany (Offprint from the Dalhousie Review, 1953) • Rivers Among Rocks (Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1960) • Rocky Mountain Poems (Vancouver: Klanak, 1960) • Sift in an Hourglass (Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1966) • Ixion's Wheel: Poems (Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1969) • Selected Poems (Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1972) • Theme and Variations for Sounding Brass (Sherbrooke, P.Q.: Progressive Publications, 1972) • Fire on Stone (Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1974) • Corners in the Glass (Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1977) • Soviet Poems: Sept. 13 to Oct. 5, 1976 (Winnipeg: Turnstone, 1978) • Gradations of Grandeur: a Poem (Victoria: Sono Nis, 1979) • Sequences: Poems (Windsor, Ont.: Black Moss, 1979) • Landscape with Rain (Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1980) • Nine Poems (Toronto: League of Canadian Poets, 1980) • The Remarkable Heavens (Lantzville, B.C.: Oolichan Books, 1980) • Conflicts of Spring (Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1981) • Dentelle / Indented: Poems (Trans. Roland Sutherland, et al. Colorado Springs, Colorado: Colorado College Press, 1982) • The Moment is All: Selected Poems, 1944-83 (Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1983) • Solidarnosc: Prelude (Sherbrooke, Que.: Progressive Publications, 1983) • At the Ocean's Verge: Selected Poems (Ed. John Walsh. Literary Series. Redding Ridge, Conn.: Black Swan, 1984) 3

• Directives of Autumn (Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1984) • Impromptus (Lantzville, B.C.: Oolichan Books, 1984) • Twelve Landscapes (Toronto: Shaw Street, 1985) • Manipulations on Greek Themes: Poems (Toronto: Ascham, 1986) • Collected Poems (Victoria, B.C.: Sono Nis, 1987) • Winter Prophecies (Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1987) • The Celestial Corkscrew and Other Strategies (Oakville, Ont.: Mosaic, 1989) • Shadows in the Grass: Poems (Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1991) • Configurations at Midnight (Toronto: ECW, 1992) • Collected Poems Vol. 3 (Victoria, B.C.: Sono Nis, 1994) • Tracks in the Snow (Lantzville, B.C.: Oolichan, 1994) • Visions Fugitive (Montreal: Vehicule, 1996)

Sub Series:

I. Correspondence.

II. Manuscripts.

III. Proofs.

IV. Published Material by R. Gustafson.

V. Newspaper Clippings.

Detailed Description:

MSS 6/1 Box 1 Correspondence. A. 1 – 49. 1. Acorn, Milton. 1961. Acorn critiquing some poems Gustafson sent for inclusion in Acorn’s magazine Moment and a reply by Gustafson. 2. Adeney, Marcus. 1942-45. Correspondence concerning Gustafson’s anthology and Canadian poetry in general including specifically the magazines First Statement, The Review, Voices and Mazzolini and the poets Earle Birney and E.J. Pratt. Art print included. 3. Anderson, Patrick. 1943-59. Correspondence about using Anderson’s poetry in a guest edition of Voices edited by Gustafson and his Anthology of Canadian Literature and Anthology of Canadian Verse. Cheques for payment. 4. Arendt, F.J. 1947-48. Arendt’s request for Canadian Accent for study as well as inquiry into German translations of Gustafson’s “Scrubwoman” and “Foreward to Canadian Accent.” Some correspondence concerning some of Canada’s leading poets. Letter from Margaret Avison about her inclusion in Arendt’s planned anthology. 5. Aviles, Alonso. 1947-1953. Letter asking about a Spanish translation of “biography” by Aviles, the translation being included, and translation publications. Poems included: “paradox” (in translation), “paradoja,” “the revolution of the stomachs,” “the mirror,” “simbolos y ritmo,” “rendezvous” (translation), “rendezvous…,” “a feathery silence … ,” (translation), “un silencio …,” “resurrection in death” (translation), “resurreccion,” “symbols and rhythm” (translation). 4

6. Avison, Margaret. 1947-61. Letter concerning publication of Avison’s material for Voices and Penguin Anthology of Canadian Poetry, edited by Gustafson. Cheque for payment included. Avison poems included: “Meeting Together of Poles & Latitudes: In Prospect,” “Butterfly Bones; or Sonnet against Sonnets,” “Snow,” “Tennis.” 7. Bailey, Alfred G. 1942-1957. Letter saying Bailey sent Gustafson poems unsolicited, with a couple being used by Gustafson in his guest edited edition of Voices and Anthology of Canadian Poetry. Biographical notes on Bailey. 8. Balogh, Erno. 1953. One letter thanking Gustafson for sending Balogh two books. 9. Behrman, Sam N. 1942-49. Letters from Behrman thanking Gustafson for his poetry and Gustafson’s reciprocation. Letter requesting Gustafson’s help re: publishing American work in post-war Germany. 10. Benet, William Rose. 1949. Correspondence concerning Gustafson’s inclusion in Saturday Review of Literature. 11. Benson, Nathaniel. 1941-44. Correspondence concerning inclusion in “Best Poem of 1939” in Canadian Poetry magazine and about the Canadian Author’s Association meeting in 1944. 12. Berlin, Isiah. ?. One short letter. 13. Birney, Earle. 1939-63. Letters concerning the accepting some of Gustafson’s poems for a magazine edited by Birney, as well as some of Birney’s poems for a collection edited by Gustafson and The Forum, among other publications. Letters concerning a short story anthology and concerning the state of poetry and literature and their writers in Canada (during the 1940s). Letter from Frank Flemington, from the Ryerson Press. Cheque for payment. Personal letters about the war, health, the CBC, professional life, family etc. Correspondence with J.B. Marshall, on the awards committee for The Royal Society of Canada, concerning Birney’s application. Birney poem included: “Man is a Snow.” 14. Bourinot, A.S. 1941-1958. Correspondence concerning Bourinot’s possible inclusion in Gustafson’s anthology. Cheque for payment of “The Letters of Thomson to Lampman” edited by Bourinot. 15. Bowen, Minnie H. 1941. Correspondence concerning Canadian poetry. Poem included: “Onward.” 16. Bowen, Louise Morey. 1941. Correspondence concerning Bowen’s inclusion in the Penguin Anthology of Canadian Poetry and Voices. Poem included: “Divine Hostler.” 17. Brinnin, John M. 1940-41. Letters concerning Mr. Brinnin’s nationality and omission from the anthology. 18. Brott, Alexander. 1955. Two letters concerning adding music to Gustafson’s six preludes. 19. Brown, Alan. 1940. Two letters about a Brown poem being included in Gustafson’s anthology, as well as a corrected biographical note. 20. Brown, Audrey A. 1941-43. Correspondence about Miss Brown’s inclusion in Gustafson’s Anthology. 21. Brown, E.K. 1940-45. Correspondence concerning Canadian poetry classes at the U of T and Gustafson’s Poetry, and including Brown in an anthology of Canadian writing called Canadian Contemporary Writing. Also some general comments on Canadian poetry and critiques and concerns of writings. Cheque for payment included. 22. Bruce, Charles. 1941-59. Correspondence regarding the reprinting of Bruce’s poetry in the Anthology. 5

23. Buffalo, University of. 1944-57. Letters canvassing for Gustafson’s worksheets of poetry by Charles D. Abbott, Director of University of Buffalo Library. Gustafson’s replies and recommendations of other poets from which to canvass work. 24. Burnett, Whit. 1948-49. Correspondence concerning the publication of Gustafson’s story “Summer Storm” in Story. 25. Burton, Harry. 1942. Letter complimenting Gustafson’s poetry and asking his recommendation for other good poetry. 26. Cahoon, Herbert. 1949-50?. Invitation to Gustafson to celebrate a book publication, a thank- you for a copy of a book and a postcard. 27. Call, F.O. 1931-46. Personal communication regarding poetry and permission to print Call’s poetry in Gustafson’s anthology. Christmas cards and letters included. One photograph of Call’s house with inscription on the back “this is / where I live / Come and / have tea / next summer.” Poems included: “White Hyacinth,” “Wild Swan,” “Frozen Garden.” 28. Callaghan, Morley. 1942-58. Correspondence regarding inclusion of Callaghan in Canadian Accent Gustafson is editing, as well as the cheque and release form used for payment of story. A letter also addressed to Miss Edna H. Muskin. 29. Church, Richard. 1937. Good wishes to Gustafson for his play being published and a short review of the play. 30. Clarke, George Herbert. 1943. Letters concerning Clarke’s inclusion in Voices. 31. Coates [Cassidy], Carol. 1942-43. Letters regarding submission of work to Gustafson; biographical information; letters concerning Canadian literary scene. Poems included: “To the Poetic Muse,” “Christmas Hymm.” 32. Cogswell, Fred. 1953-61. Correspondence concerning Gustafson’s publication in The Fiddlehead and continued discussion of the magazine. Much discussion on Canadian literature scene. Gustafson story included: “From a New Brunswick Valley.” Cogswell Poems included: “Our Small-Town Loves,” “pome”. Other poems included: “Argument” by John Hanlon Mitchell, “A Burning Question” by Moses H. Nickerson, “The Miser” by Moses H. Nickerson, “Shoe Maker” by Edward Blackadder, “To a Sick Dog, By a Sick Man” by David Flemming Little, “Love” by Matthew Richey Knight, “Night, Christmas, 1890” by Joseph H. Armstrong, “After Many Years” by Elizabeth S. Macleod, “Woman” by Edward Blackadder, “Where doth Tardy Helen Roam” by John Hanlan? Mitchell “Prospect from Partridge Island” by William Murdoch, “To a Friend” by Moses H. Nickerson, “On Looking to God” by David Flemming Little, “Sonnet” by Matthew Richey Knight, “Sonnet” by A. D. MacNeill “The Pines” by Alexander Rae Garvie, “Sonnet” by J.P.D. Llwyd, “St. Mary’s Convent: Newcastle” by J.E.P. Butler, “The Flower Factory” by Florence Wilkinson, “The Last Furrow” by Theodore Goodridge Roberts.” 33. Cohen, Leonard. 1956-59. Correspondence regarding inclusion of Cohen in a Penguin anthology of poetry edited by Gustafson. The cheque used for payment and a personal letter. 34. Coleman, Helena. 1941. Letters asking for Coleman’s poetry. 35. Corriveau Louis de B. 1942-. Correspondence about the Canadian Review of Music and Art and Voices and Gustafson’s publication in the former. One telegram. 36. Cox, Leo. 1941. One letter regarding printing permissions for poetry. 37. Crawley, Alan. 1941-60. Correspondence concerning anthologies of poetry and periodicals and Canadian poetry in Canada and abroad. 38. Creighton, Alan. 1941. Letter granting copyright permissions for poetry used in the Penguin Anthology of Canadian Poetry. 6

39. Daiken, Leslie. 1945. A couple letters concerning living in Canada and Irish Canadian poetry. 40. Daniells, Roy. 1956-59. Letters concerning permissions from both Daniells and Gustafson for two publications. Credit ticket for payment to Ralph Gustafson for publication. Personal communication about Gustafson’s marriage and Roy’s Fellowship. 41. Darroch, Lois. 1942-43. Letters concerning Miss Darroch’s story and poetry writing. 42. Denison, Merrill.1948. Letters about a CBC broadcast in 1948. 43, Deutsch, Babette. 1945-1952. Correspondence about each other’s poetry and short stories and getting together to discuss poetry. Letters concerning both Gustafson’s and Deutsch’s work and personal stories and lecture Gustafson gave. News paper clipping of article by John Ciardi reviewing Patterns of Poetry by Deutsch. Deutsch poems included: “Ballade for Braque,” “Mountain Talk: The Great Basin.” 44. Dilworth, Ira. 1940-46. Correspondence regarding Gustafson’s submission of poetry to CBC and Dilworth’s anthology. 45. Drummond, Moira. Correspondence regarding permissions to print Moira Drummond’s mother’s poetry. 46. Dudek, Louis. 1952-63. A letter addressed to Pantheon Books asking to reprint Gustafson poems at Contact Press. A reply from Kurt Wolf, his forwarding letter to Gustafson, and Gustafson’s consent. Correspondence regarding Dudek’s inclusion in Gustafson’s Anthology of Canadian Poetry, as well as discussion on price and publication of the anthology and the cheque used for payment. Correspondence regarding McGill’s lack of Canadian Poetry classes. Some correspondence regarding publication in Delta Magazine and some personal communication.. Dudek’s poem included: “Poem 31 From Europe”; Gustafson poems included: “On An Active Verb,” “Lesson for Monday”. 47. Edel, Leon. 1941-1962. Correspondence about meeting; letters about Canadian poetry. Christmas cards included; Correspondence during the war. 48. Eliot, T.S. 1963. Message from Ralph on behalf of his class thanking Eliot for his works and wishing him a happy birthday and Eliot’s response thanking him. 49. Everson, Ron. 1958-1965. Correspondence concerning Flight into Darkness and other poetry; talk of a dinner with Layton, Dudek, others; Letters regarding poetry and reviews of poetry for many leading Canadian poets; information regarding fellowships; A letter from John Ciardi to R. G. Everson; A lengthy caustic letter from Layton to Everson forwarded to Ralph Gustafson; Letter from Henry Rago to Everson; Everson poetry included: “The Scrambling Heart,” “To the University Wits,” “Outgoing Tide,” “Canadian Poetry,” “Incident at Montreal,” “Whistling Swans,” “Apple Blossom Time,” “Digging Potato Hills,” “Thanks for the Enmity,” “A Plea not to Scorn the Sonnet,” Radio script by Walter Dales.

MSS 6/1 to 6/2 Box 2 Correspondence. A. 50 – 90. 50. Ferber, Edna. 1943-49. Correspondence about bringing Gustafson’s introduction to Voices to the attention of the Writer’s War Board and concerning Ferber’s poetry. 51. Finch, Robert. 1940-1957. Correspondence concerning using Finch’s poetry for anthologies edited by Gustafson. One post card. Cheque for payment included. Letter from Oxford University Press asking Gustafson for permissions to print Finch’s poetry first appearing in Gustafson’s anthologies. Letter from M. J. Savage of the Educational Department of M&S asking permissions for Finch’s poetry. 7

52. Ford, Robert. 1957-62. Letters concerning Gustafson’s poetry and personal information; Letters concerning writing; letters concerning translation of Gustafson’s poetry and publication in general. One Spanish and one Portuguese news paper clipping about R. A. D. Ford. Gustafson poems included: “biografia” (translated into Spanish), “The election.” Ford translation of poem: “White Night.” 53. Francis, Wynne. 1950-1951. Correspondence asking Gustafson’s help for insight in a M.A. thesis with reply by Gustafson. 54. Garvin, Katherine. 1935. One letter to Gustafson noting him of the death of Mr. Garvin. 55. Gielgud, John. 1937. Correspondence concerning Gustafson’s play. 56. Glassco, John. 1959-63. Gustafson’s regrets for not including Glassco in his anthology and correspondence concerning the anthology. Personal correspondence and one newspaper clipping included. 57. Grace, Christopher [Mrs.]. 1941-45. Correspondence about permission to print Raymond Knister’s poetry in Gustafson’s anthology as well as one of his short stories. Cheque for payment for short story included. Also some inquiries by Gustafson as to Mrs. Grace’s whereabouts. Poem included: “change.” 58. Grier, Eldon. 1957-59. Correspondence concerning Grier’s inclusion in an anthology of Gustafson’s. Cheque for payment included. 59. Grigor, Geoffrey. 1933. One letter to Gustafson thanking him for his subscription to New Verse. 60. Gundy, H. Pearson. 1955-56. Correspondence concerning acquiring Gustafson’s papers for Queen’s University archives as well as Pearson’s knowledge of the whereabouts of other poets for an anthology of Gustafson’s and the “lost poems” of G.F. Cameron. 61. Hambleton, Ronald. 1940-1957. Letter from Hambleton sending unsolicited poetry to Gustafson, who responded by choosing one for his anthology; biographical information on Hambleton. Letters analysing Hambleton’s poetry and talking of his publication prospects in little magazines. Cheque for payment included. Poetry included: “Slow Movement: adagio,” “Even in the Strong Days,” “Poem,” “Letter to Francis,” “Birth,” “XVIII,” “VIII Narcissus,” “IV,” Hambleton story included: Chapter from unnamed novel based on myth of Cephalus and Procris. 62. Harmon, Catherine. 1947-1949. Advertising for the beginning of the magazine Here and Now. Canvassing Gustafson for poetry, creative fiction or critical articles and thanking him for his contributions; letters about the magazine and publication issues. Some letters from Paul Arthur, the managing editor of Here and Now at the time. 63. Hayward, F.H. 1938. One note from Hayward thanking Gustafson for sending him a copy of Alfred the Great. 64. Herring, Robert. 1949. Personal communication and a letter about Gustafson’s publication of a short story in Life and Letters. 65. Hill, Lettie Ann. 1942-44. Correspondence concerning a review of the Anthology of Canadian Poetry and Voices. Included: a review of Voices. Poetry included: “The Rite of Spring,” “Communication; For Official Purposes Presumed Dead.” 66. Hine, Daryl. 1957-. Correspondence concerning Hine’s inclusion. Poems included: “Estrangement and Transformation,” “The End of Time,” 67. Hurst, Fannie. 1944? One letter from Fannie Hurst. 8

68. Hutchinson, Sybil. 1942-49. Letter from Earle Birney to Gustafson. Gustafson requesting Hutchinson’s rights to publish a short story. Cheque for payment included. Letter from Hutchinson asking for Gustafson’s permissions. 69. Jolas, Eugene. 1942. Letter to E. Jolas about his publishing Gustafson’s poetry and Jolas’ reply about Vertical magazine and praising Gustafson’s poetry. 70. Douglas Jones. 1957-1959. Correspondence concerning Jones’s inclusion in Gustafson’s Canadian Anthology of Poetry. Cheque for payment included. Jones Poetry included: “Northern Water Thrush,” “Death of a Hornet,” “On the 24th of May,” “Winterkill,” “Clotheslines,” “John Marin,” “Teenagers,” “Song of the March Hare.” 71. Kennedy, Leo. 1940-1959. Letters concerning Kennedy’s inclusion in the anthology and copyright for several writers including Robert Finch, of whose whereabouts of his wife Kennedy has some knowledge. Gustafson asking for prose writing; letters about Canadian literature and literary projects. Extensive copyright discussion. Cheque for payment included. 72. King, Carlyle. 1947. Letter from King to Gustafson regarding anthology Canadian Accent and King’s self-proclaimed first Canadian Poetry class in Canada with a reply from Gustafson. 73. Kirkconnell, Watson. 1941. Letters concerning Kirkconnell’s inclusion in the anthology. 74. Klein, A.M. 1941-57. Letters about Klein’s inclusion in Gustafson’s anthologies. Cheque for payment included. Poems included: “A psalm of Abraham, concerning that which he beheld UPON THE HEAVENLY SCARP,” “A psalm of Abraham, touching his green pastures.” 75. Klinck, Carl F. 1961. Personal communication. 76. Laight, Fred E. 1941. Letters concerning publication permissions. 77. Lamb W.K. 1946. One letter requesting the purchase some of Gustafson’s early poetry books for the library at UBC. 78. Lanigan, George Thomas. 1941. Letters concerning copyright permissions. 79. Layton, Irving. 1943-62. Correspondence concerning Layton’s inclusion in Voices, Penguin anthology and other works edited by Gustafson. Much discussion on payment for poems and the anthology’s budget. Cheque used for payment included. A copy of open letters to both Ron Everson and Louis Dudek. Some personal correspondence and newspaper clippings. Layton poems included: “Mortuary,” “Winter Scene,” “Because My Calling is Such,” “Advice for Two Young Poets,” “Androgyne.” 80. Leacock, Stephen. 1942-44. Letters from Gustafson asking for Leacock to provide permission for a story to be included in a volume called Contemporary Canadian Writing and Canadian Accent. Leacock answers in pen on the letter Gustafson sent and returns them, assenting the publication and providing information about John Lane publisher in England. 81. Lennox, Quebec Anglican Archbishop of Quebec. 1930. One letter of personal correspondence. 82. LePan, Douglas. 1941-57. Letters concerning publishing permissions for LePan in the anthology. 83. Leslie, Kenneth. 1957. Letters concerning publishing permissions for Leslie. 84. Levine, Norman. 1957-59. Correspondence inquiring about publishing copyright. Discussion about short story writers and other publications and failed publications; letters about finding an agent. Letter from Jean Hichie, editor of Penguin. Cheque for payment included. Poems included “The Wave Breaking,” “The Wind Harbour,” “Grabbing,” “Longlining,” “Dirge.” 85. Livesay, Dorothy. 1940-62. [Mrs. Macnair]. Correspondence regarding Livesay’s inclusion in Canadian Anthology of Poetry, as well as some canvassing and rejections of Livesay’s works for various publications. Some letters from rank Flemington, assistant editor at Ryerson Press 9

concerning Livesay’s reprinting rights and a release form. Cheque used for payment included. Livesay poems included: “Easter” “Song,” “Basel,” “Luxembourg or Kensington,” “The Blue Room.” 86. Livesay, Florence Randal. 1949. Correspondence about Gustafson acquiring a few copies of books by Canadian authors. 87. Lowry, Malcolm. 1957. Correspondence regarding Lowry’s publication in an Anthology of Canadian Poetry. Poetry included: “Happiness,” “Poem, Architectural.” 88. McConnell, William. 1942-61. Letters about publication of literature and about the literary scene and writing styles of Canadians. Personal communications. Cheque for payment included. 89. MacDonald, Wilson. 1940-42. Letters about permissions. Letter from Charles Scribner’s Sons granting publication rights. Cheque for payment included. 90. MacInnes, Tom. 1941-56. Correspondence requesting MacInnes’ copyright permissions for his work “High Low Among.”; Letters about publishing and literary scene. Some letters from T.R.L. MacInnes. Letter from Harold Oliver. Poem included: “Plaint of the Lovelorn Lady.”

MSS 6/2 Box 3 Correspondence. A. 91 – 122.

91. MacKay, L.A. 1940-1959. Letters about permissions to print poetry in the Anthology of Canadian Poetry and Voices. Cheques for payment included. 92. McLaren, Floris. 1941-59. Letters about subscription and permissions and Canadian literature. Poems included: “The Characters Speak.” 93. MacLean, Kenneth. 1953-54. Correspondence about poetry. 94. MacLennan, Hugh. 1942-47. Correspondence regarding the inclusion of a short story (excerpt from Barometer Rising) in an Anthology of prose and one personal letter. 95. McPharlin, Paul. 1940. Letter complimenting Gustafson on his poetry. 96. MacPherson, Jay. 1956-57. List of private publications. Cheque included. Letters about anthology. Cheque included. Poems included: “Inland,” “The Woods No More,” “Adam,” “The Vessel,” “The Journey,” “Creation,” “The Lovers,” “The Glass,” “Earth’s Answer,” “The Wound,” “The Angel,” “A Mermaid’s Grave,” “O Darkness,” “Contingency,” “A Passible Jesus,” “A Winter,” “A World of Words,” “Times,” “Anagogy,” “The Gates of Sense,” “The Limits in Fire.” 97. McRobbie, Kenneth. 1959. Letters about a Gustafson reading in Toronto. 98. Malone, Ted. 1944. Letter about a radio program “Between the Bookends” that will be talking about Gustafson on the program. 99. Mandel, Eli W. 1957-59. Correspondence regarding Mandel’s inclusion in the publication of an Anthology of Canadian Poetry, including the cheque used for payment. 100. Marcuse, Catherine. 1942-45. Letters about the inclusion of Marcuse’s poetry in anthology. 101. Marriott, Anne. 1940-. Correspondence concerning copyright permissions. Biographical information. Letters about each other’s poetry. 102. Marshall, Joyce. 1950. Personal letter. 103. Martinelli, Giorgio. 1946. Letter about possibility of translating Gustafson’s work into Italian. 104. Masefield, John. 1937. Letters criticising Alfred the Great. 105. Maugham, Somerset. 1946. Letters regarding Gustafson’s work and personal affairs. 106. Minifie, James M. 1954. One letter thanking Gustafson for sending Minifie his book. 10

107. Monteith, Lionel. 1950. Thank you letter. 108. Moore, Mavor. 1946. Some poems sent to Gustafson at Birney’s suggestion. Newspaper clipping included. Poem included: “Differentiation.” 109. Morris, Lloyd. 1951-54. Holiday good wishes and a brief note about Gustafson’s work. 110. Mullins, Stanley. 1962. Letters concerning Gustafson’s Rocky Mountain Poems and a review of it. 111. Nasir, George. 1948. Appeal for writing advice from Gustafson from Nasir with response by Gustafson. Poems included: “Lilies, Gems and Peacocks,” “Requiem,” “Morning.” 112. Noyes, Henry. 1941. Copyright permission granted by Noyes with biographical information and telegram of the same topic. 113. Nye, Russel B. 1958-59. Broadside for Canadian-American Seminars 1959. Letter thanking Nye for hospitality as well as a request for travel expenses. A thank you note from Nye thanking Gustafson for a copy of his book. Short thank you note from Lyle Blair to Gustafson. 114. Pacey, Desmond. 1942-1961. Letters about submission of material for Gustafson’s anthologies. Letters concerning Pacey’s anthology and Gustafson’s anthology. Letter from Permissions Department (Enid Thornton) requesting Gustafson’s permission to print in Pacey’s third edition of his anthology. Letter from E. Haultain from Ryerson Press to Gustafson. Letters from Gustafson to various Americans bringing their attention to Pacey’s Canadian anthology, as requested by Pacey. Letters about Canadian periodical publications. 115. Page, Patricia K. (Irwin). 1941-59. Correspondence concerning Page’s inclusion in the Anthology of Canadian Poetry and other publications. Letters concerning publishing and literary scene in Canada, as well as copyright. Cheque used for payment included. P.K. Page poems included: “Virgin,” “Piece for a Formal Garden,” Poem.,” “Sailor.” 116. Peacock, Edward R. 1934-37. Letters about “young Mr. Gustafson’s” work. Letter from E. Millar to Sir Edward Peacock on Gustafson’s behalf re: Oxford. Pleasing words about Gustafson’s play. 117. Percival, W.P. 1948-. Ginn and Company asking Gustafson for permission to print poetry. Biography and notes to “Thaw” and “Quebec Sugarbush” included. 118. Phelps, William Lyon. 1942. A few letters about Gustafson’s success re: his anthology. 119. Porter, Rose. 1945. Letter about Gustafson’s poetry. 120. Pratt, E.J. 1940-62. Correspondence regarding Pratt’s inclusion in the Anthology of Canadian of Poetry and other publications. Letter from Canadian Poetry Magazine. Cheque for payment included along with some personal letters discussing family life, etc. Some letters concerning Gustafson’s application to the Canada Council for a full term fellowship. Pratt poems included: “The Yeas and the Nays,” “Autopsy on a Sadist,” “Still Life” 121. Price, Nancy. 1937. Rejection letter for a Gustafson play. 122. Purdy, Al. 1960. Letters concerning publication of both Purdy’s and Gustafson’s poems. Gustafson poem included: “Her Love as the Lance Pierced.”

MSS 6/3 Box 4 Correspondence. A. 123 – 159. 123. Raymond, William. 1935-61. Letters about Gustafson’s poetry and the Canadian literature scene. Suggestion for Gustafson to read modern poetry. Letters about influences of Gustafson’s poetry. 11

124. Reaney, James. 1957-59. Copyright permissions; Letter from CWS about Reaney’s copyright. Cheque for payment. 125. Reinharde, Gottfried. 1943. One thank you letter. 126. Reynard, Elizabeth. 1961?. Note about Rivers Among Rocks. 127. Richards, Anthony. 1960. Thank you letter. 128. Richards, I.A. 1935. One letter from I.A. Richards to Ralph Gustafson. 129. Robbins, John E. 1944-45. Letters about anthology. 130. Roberts, Charles G.D. 1941-43. Correspondence about Robert’s inclusion into Gustafson’s poetry anthology and an issue of Voices. C.G.D.R. Poems included: “Canada Speaks of Britain,” “Epitaph for a Young Airman,” “Not Here Comes Spring,” “Song for the Victory Delayed,” “To France, June 1940,” “As Down the Woodland Ways.” 131. Roberts, D. Kilham. Date ?. One note from Kilham Roberts to Gustafson. 132. Roberts, Lloyd. 1941. Copyright permissions granted. 133. Roberts, Theodore Goodridge. 1941. Letter about the Anthology Canadian Poetry. 134. Rodman, Selden. 1947. Letter to Selden from Gustafson about his inclusion in Seldon’s anthology, some spelling errors and Gustafson’s prose writing. 135. Rose, Arthur. 1936-45. Letters about Gustafson’s play and its rejection. Letter to Arthur Rose from Bernard Manirals? Regarding Rose’s rejected poem Ten a Penny. Letters about Flight Into Darkness and modern poetry. 136. Ross, Sinclair. 1942-44. Correspondence concerning Ross’s inclusion in the collection Contemporary Canadian Writing. 137. Ross, W.W. Eustace. 1940-60. Correspondence about inclusion of various poets in the anthology as well as biographical details of Knister and the location of the executor of his estate, his wife; copyright permissions and biographical information. Letters about Ross’s Gustafson’s work, as well as the work and criticism of Canadian writers in general; letters about Penguin and Gustafson’s number of sales. Letter from A.S.B. Glover from Penguin about permissions for “The Saws Were Shrieking.” Cheque for payment included. Poems included: “Hellbabies,” “NO JOBS NO JOBS,” “Under,” “For J.S.[John Sutherland], Dead too Soon,” “Incident in Riga,” “Rude Ruminations,” “Vancouver Washday,” “From a Kakuyu Print,” “Confession,” “Odd,” “Admiration,” “Penalty,” “Goethe’s Salvation of Faust,” “Again the Purple Cow,” “Another Stein,” “Conclusion of Faust Part II,” “Wagner Unbergrenzt,” “Poisonous,” “Beside the Pyramids,” “Incident in a Publisher’s Office,” “Feverish See,” “Remarks,” “News Report from Above,” “Edelweiss,” “Dicit Proteus captivus,” “One King of Poetry,” “On Reading Certain Poems and Epistles of Irving Layton and Louis Dudek” (by A. J. M. Smith), “To Praise or not to Praise” “Charles Olson?” “Letter that Might not be Sent to an Editor,” “I wrote a piece called THE ELECTION.” 138. Ruddick, Bruce. 1942-43. Letter about publishing poetry in Voices; biographical information and Ruddick’s philosophies of life. 139. Sager, Peter. 1947. Personal letters. 140. Sandwell, B.K. 1935-49. Letters about accepting and rejecting Gustafson’s work for publication in Saturday Night. Letters commending Gustafson’s anthologies. Letter from Bovey to Gustafson re: Alfred the Great, as well as an introduction to it and a review of it by Bovey. 141. Schull, Joseph. 1941. Letter granting copyright permission. 142. Scott, Duncan Campbell. 1941-48. Correspondence concerning the funding of Gustafson’s anthology, and Campbell’s inclusion in Gustafson’s edited works. Also letters about each 12

other’s works and other poets. A note to Mrs. Scott regarding Gustafson’s sympathy for Mr. Scott’s death, and her reply. 143. Scott, F.G. 1930-41. Congratulations note for Gustafson’s Oxford admittance; personal letters. 144. Scott, F.R. 1940-63. Responses to Gustafson’s solicitation for poems and short fiction by Scott. Letters concerning publication form, copyright, and compensation for anthologies. Letters of a personal nature and about Canada Council reference. Cheques for payment included. Letter from MacMillan permissions department. Poems included: “Advice,” “Recovery,” “East of the City,” “Yes and No,” “From a Kakuyu Print,” “Wagner Unbegrenzt,” “Girl Running Downhill.” 145. Sergeant, Howard. 1949-53. Thank you note for receiving literary items from Gustafson; letters about anthologies and other projects; letters concerning friends. 146. Service, Robert W. 1957. Copyright permissions request for Gustafson’s anthology and Service’s rejection. 147. Sheard, Virginia. 1940-41. Letters concerning permissions for anthology. 148. Simpson, Robert G. 1942. Letter explaining that First Statement was sent in order to gain Gustafson’s expert criticism. 149. Smith, Arthur J. M. 1941-62. Correspondence about copyright and the inclusion of Smith in Gustafson’s anthologies. Letters of a personal nature and also letters concerning Canadian literature and the literary scene in general, including poets themselves. Cheques for payment included. Includes postcards and a prose piece by AJM Smith. Poems included: “Good Friday,” “To The Christian Doctors,” “On Seeing Pictures of the War Dead,” “With Sweetest Heresy,” “Bird and Flower,” “On Knowing Nothing,” “What the Examination of Casey Jones Sid to the Medium,” “My Death,” “Sonnet,” “To Irving Layton (On his Passion for the First Lady).” 150. Smith, Kay. 1943-59. Letters about poems to include in Voices and Canadian Anthology of Poetry. Cheque for payment enclosed. Poems included: “What the Madman Sees Looking in the Window,” “From Clock to Clown and Back Again.” 151. Smith, R.D. Hilton. 1955. One well-wishing note. 152. Souster, Raymond. 1943-62. Correspondence concerning Souster’s inclusion in various Gustafson-edited works and unsolicited poems. Biographical information. Cheques for payment included. Serious Writing in Canada Symposium questionnaire from Souster to Gustafson and his answers. Letters concerning the psyche of Canadian poetry readers and the literary scene in Canada. Poems included: “No,” “Case History.” 153. Stewart, Bill. 1960. Thank you note for receiving a book. 154. Strijbosch, Betsy. 1946. Letters about Canadian Accent. 155. Stringer, Arthur. 1941-50. Copyright permissions granted; request for Gustafson to speak at an event. Ad and draft for ad for the PSA (Poetry Society of America) event at which Gustafson spoke. Poem included: “Innisfray Hall.” 156. Sutherland, John.1943-56. Introductory note explaining the correspondence. Letters concerning First Statement, its policies and procedures, its finances, and messages to its subscribers. Cheques for payment included. Letters concerning Sutherland’s inclusion in and biographical data for Gustafson’s anthologies, as well as letters concerning Gustafson’s inclusion in First Statement. Letters concerning a merger with Preview and a name change to the Northern Review. Gustafson letters to various people who might mention Northern Review in a publication: Margaret Marshall, Literary Editor of The Nation; Oyril Connolly, Editor Horizon; J. Donald Adams, New York Times Book Review; Mr Gibbons, Yale Co-Op. Letter about fire that destroyed one issue of Northern Review. Some letters from artists submitting works to be 13

included in Northern Review. Response to letter of condolence sent to Mrs Sutherland from Gustafson following John Sutherland’s death. 157. Tweedsmuir, Susan. 1935-37. Complimentary note about Gustafson’s poetry and Alfred the Great. 158. Untermeyer, Louis. 1958. Letter about Gustafson’s anthology. 159. Villa, V. 1949-51. Complimentary notes about Gustafson’s work.

MSS 6/4 Box 5 Correspondence. A. 160 – 171. 160. Vinal, Harold. 1942-7. Congratulatory letter to Gustafson, also asking him to guest edit Voices, including financial summary. Cheque for payment enclosed. Letter indicating Gustafson’s award “best Group of poems” for Lyrics Unromantic. Letter asking Gustafson to guest edit an issue of Voices about commonwealth female poets. 161. Waddington, Miriam. 1942-57. Letter indicating interest in being published in Gustafson’s prose anthology; polite rejection from Gustafson; Gustafson letter indicating the use of “Circles” and “Wonderful Country” in later anthology. Poem included: “What is Hard.” 162. Waddington, Patrick. 1942-45. Letters indicating interest in publishing in anthology of prose Canadian Accent. Cheque for payment included. 163. Walton, George. 1960-61. Personal letters, some of which concern some Canadian figures Irving Layton and Carlyle King, among others. Picture of sculpture of Walton enclosed. Poems included: “Lampoon,” “Panurge Replies,” “Proverb,” “Miranda’s Mirror,” “Propositions (Conditional) of an Aging Rake.” 164. Warr, Bertram. 1957-59. Appeal to Warr for poetry to publish in an anthology; letter granting permission; letter from Elizabeth Wilson from Edward Arnold publishers permissions department. 165. Watson, Wilfred. 1957-. Letter to Watson asking permission to publish some of his works; assenting reply with biographical information; some letters concerning copyright; a few personal letters. 166. Weaver, Robert. 1961. One letter from Robert Weaver of the CBC about reviews of Canadian short stories. 167. Webb, Phyllis. 1951-57. Correspondence concerning Webb’s interest in publication history of the past 20 years. Webb inquiry about being included in Gustafson’s revised Anthology, with Gustafson’s affirming reply and copyright and monetary discussion. Webb poems included: “Marvell’s Garden,” “A Walk by the Seine,” “Galaxy,” “The Cats of St. Ives.” 168. Wilkenson, Anne. 1957. Letter asking for permissions to republish poetry with a reply referring Gustafson to MacMillan. 169. Young, Catherine C. 1942-43. Letter asking to purchase Poems and Epithalamium in Time of War for the Mary Mellish Archibald Memorial Library in Sackville. Reply by Gustafson indicating some information about his publications and sending two books. A thank you letter in return detailing in more detail the Mary Mellish Archibald Memorial Library. 170. Dodd, Mead + Co. Inc. 1943-45. Outline of letters to all publishers about “copyright struggle with publisher re anthology.” Application for permission to use “War and Humour” from My Remarkable Uncle from the Dodd, Mead & Company, signed by Ralph Gustafson. Cheque for payment included. Letters concerning copyright. 14

170b. Coward, McCann Inc. 1941-42. Letters about permission for copyright to include in anthologies. Cheque included for payment. 170c. McClelland + Stewart. 1941-44. Letters concerning permissions for copyright to include anthologies. Discussion of Pelican books and Penguin books and competing anthologies. Cheque for payment included. 170d. MacMillan Co. of Canada. 1938-44. Letter concerning Gustafson’s inclusion in Mr Eayrs anthology; letters and telegrams concerning the permissions of poets whose copyright is held by MacMillan to be published in Gustafson’s anthology. Request for permission to reprint form signed by Gustafson. Letters concerning the finances ad cheque for payment included. 170e. Musson Book Co. Ltd. 1941. Letters about negotiation of copyright for a Pauline Johnson poem, that was eventually dropped from the anthology in the end. 170f. Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd. 1941-42. Letters concerning copyright permission and payment. 170g. L.C. Page and Company. 1941-50. Letters concerning copyright fees for three C.G.D. Roberts poems including payment for each printing. Cheque for payment included. 170h. The Ryerson Press. 1940-49. Letters concerning copyright permissions for Gustafson’s anthology; cheques for payment included. Cost breakdowns for permissions and official agreement. Cheque for payment included. Some letters concerning Voices and other Canadian poets. 171. Quebec Literary Prize. 1935. Letter detailing Gustafson’s entry into the Quebec Literary Prize for his book The Golden Chalice. Letter detailing that Gustafson won the prize.

MSS 6/4 Box 6 2. Manuscripts. a. books i) Rocky Mountain Poems. Typescript and holograph drafts of poems from Rocky Mountain Poems. A map of “Rocky Mountains 1959.” ii) Flight into Darkness. Typescript and holograph drafts of poems from Flight Into Darkness. Some newspaper articles and pictures concerning some of the material of the poems. iii) Penguin Book of Canadian Verse (Introduction). Typescript, corrected draft of “Introduction” to Penguin Book of Canadian Verse. Includes corrected Table of Contents typescript. 18 pages. iv) Rivers Among Rocks. Several iterations of poems, corrected typescript and holograph, of poems from Rivers Among Rocks. One page of an article, with lines underscored, in connexion with a poem. One poem written on Time subscription card. Some newspaper articles and pictures relating to poems. b. short stories i) “Surrey Harvest.” 2 copies of “Surrey Harvest.” One Typescript, one typescript with corrections. 11 pages. ii) “The Thicket.” Corrected typescript, 15 pages, plus a short addendum page. iii) “The Charwoman.” Corrected typescript, 6 pages. iv) “The Circus.” Holograph of “The Circus.” 13 pages. v) “The Human Fly.” Small paper with doodle and math equation. Typescript copy, corrected, of “The Human Fly.” 12 pages. 15

vi) “The Summer Storm.” Holograph copy of “Summer Storm” with some corrected typescript pages. 31 pages. vii) “The Pigeon.” Small paper containing ideas; paper containing publication information; page indicating omission of one paragraph from “Best Stories of 1950.” Holograph copy of “The Pigeon.” 16 pages. viii) “Helen.” Corrected typescript copy. 19 pages.

3. Proofs. a. books i) Rocky Mt. Poems. Proof of Rocky Mountain Poems. 7 galley proof. ii) Flight into Darkness. Note to “Kurt.” Page proofs. 96 pages. iii) Penguin Book of Canadian Verse. Galley and Page proofs. iv) Alfred the Great. Several copies of an advertisement card. Bound uncorrected page proof copy. Alfred the Great pamphlet including Gustafson information and sample page of the play. v) Canadian Accent. Galley proof. vi) Anthology of Canadian Poetry (incomplete). A few page proofs.

b. poems i) Epithalamium in Time of War. 3 “ok”d proofs.

c. other material i) “Marginalia.” 2 proofs, one with a handwritten note on it.

MSS 6/5 Box 7 4. Published Material by R. Gustafson.

a. Anthologies i) Anthology of Canadian Poetry. Anthology of Canadian Poetry. 1st Canadian Edition. Toronto: Pelican, 1942. Anthology of Canadian Poetry. 2nd Canadian Edition. Toronto: Pelican, 1942?. Anthology of Canadian Poetry. 1st English Edition (Advance Copy). Hammondsworth, Middlesex: Pelican, 1942. ii) A Little Anthology of Canadian Poets. A Little Anthology of Canadian Poets. Norfolk, Conn.: New Directions, 1943. iii) Canadian Accent. Canadian Accent. Hammondsworth, Middlesex: Penguin, 1944. iv) Penguin Book of Canadian Verse. The Penguin Book of Canadian Verse. Hammondsworth, Middlesex: Penguin, 1958.

b. Monographs i) Alfred the Great. Alfred the Great: A Poetic Drama. London, Eng: Michael Joseph [1937]. ii) Epithalamium in the time of war. Epithalamium in the Time of War. New York: [n.pub.], 1941. iii) Lyrics unromantic. Lyrics Unromantic. New York: [n.pub.], 1942. Inscription reading “For Hector with all good wishes Ralph Christmas 1942.” iv) Flight into Darkness. Flight into Darkness. New York: Pantheon, 1944. No. 75 of 100 copies signed by author. v) Rivers Among Rocks. Rivers Among Rocks. Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1960. 16

vi) A Guide to Poetry and Canada. A Guide to Reading Poetry and Canada. Ottawa: Canadian Legion Educational Services, 1945.

c. Short Stories i) “Surrey Harvest.” “Surrey Harvest.” Epoch: A Quarterly of Contemporary Literature. 1.1 (Fall 1947): 3-6. ii) “The Thicket.” “The Thicket.” Cross Section: A Collection of New American Writing. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1948. 334-341. iii) “The Human Fly.” “The Human Fly.” The Best American Short Stories 1948. Edited by Martha Foley. Cambridge: Riverside Press, 1948. 139-147. iv) “Summer Storm.” “Summer Storm.” Story: The Magazine of the Short Story. XXXII.129 (Summer 1948): 60-75. v) “Helen.” “Helen.” Argosy X.9 (September 1949): 91-98. vi) “The Circus.” “The Circus.” Tomorrow 8.8 (April 1949): 21-25. vii) “The Pigeon.” “The Pigeon.” Northern Review. 4-16. viii) “Classical Portrait.” “Classical Portrait.” Dalhousie Review: 132-135. Note by R.G. that says “this seems to be OK now.”

d. Editorial Articles i) Marginalia. Voices. Edited by Ralph Gustafson. 113 (Spring 1943). Voices. “Canadian Women Poets” edited by Ralph Gustafson. 133 (Spring 1948).

MSS 6/5 Box 8 Newspaper Clippings.

a. Book Reviews i) A Little Anthology of Canadian Poets. 1944-46. Newspaper clippings of reviews for A Little Anthology of Canadian Poets from various newspapers. ii) Anthology of Canadian Poetry. 1942. Newspaper clippings of reviews Anthology of Canadian Poetry from various newspapers. iii) Flight into Darkness. 1944-47. Newspaper clippings of reviews Flight into Darkness from various newspapers. iv) Rivers Among Rocks. 1961. Reproduction of review for Rivers Among Rocks from the Toronto Globe & Mail. v) Canadian Accent. 1941. Two reviews of Canadian Accent. vi) Voices. 1943. Newspaper clippings of reviews Voices from various newspapers. vii) Lyrics Unromantic. 1942-45. Newspaper clippings of reviews Lyrics Unromantic from various newspapers.

b. Reviews for Other Works. 1943-48. Reviews for various works from various newspapers.