The
long lost original love letters from American
poet Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892-1950)
to editor George Dillon (1906-1968). These
were found wrapped in foil in Dillon's
bedroom after his death. The heir offers
22 of Millay's autograph and typewritten
letters, 1928-1938, and typewritten sonnets,
along with two letters from the poet's
husband, Eugen Boissevin, who was aware
of the relationship with Dillon. This
small group would be an excellent addition
to the Library's newly enlarged, major
Millay collection, which already acts
as a magnet for related groups of papers.
A fuller archive enriches the total research
value.
