Box MS-053 001
Contains 47 Results:
Apr. 13, 1962 To: Christine Govan From: Wilma Dykeman Stokely
She enjoyed Billy’s book and his pleased they used a quote from her review on “The Lone Hunt’s” dust jacket. Billy stopped by for a visit. Mentions that she is glad Christine is doing better and can drive and write. She is happy with the books Gilbert sent and will send the Bordon Deal review presently. She hopes Gilbert doesn’t think she was too far afield in her review of Kap’s “Ship of Fools.”Mentions that she saw the "Times" clipping about Gilbert’s retirement.
c. Feb. 13, 1964 Tennessee To Gilbert E. Govan From: Wilma Dykeman Stokely
Jan. 30, 1965 Newport, Tennessee To: Gilbert Govan From: Wilma Dykeman Stokely
Mentions that Sister told them of Govan’s nice comments on “Mama’s” book. Thanks Govan for the nice letter he send after her family’s difficult year. She hopes Christine’s situation is better and mentions that her Christmas letters were a delight.
Feb. 11, 1966 Newport, Tennessee To: Gilbert Govan From: Wilma Dykeman Stokely
She is sorry to hear that Christine’s arthritis is so severe. She hopes that Gilbert finds “The Far Family” worth the effort, and states it’s the most ambitious book she’s tried. She dreads to think of all the little Vassar girls who miss the symbolism in the book. Jim joins her in sending warm wishes.
Oct. 2, 1963 Greenwood, Kentucky To: Gilbert Govan From: Jesse Stuart
He hopes it isn’t another twenty years until they see each other again. Mentions Roland Carter. Reminisces about the past. He will be going to Memphis tomorrow
n.d. To: Christine Govan From: Bob
Mentions he’s in jury duty which makes daytime movement uncertain. He’ll try to get to the cocktail party, but he doesn’t know how he’ll be able to. He asks how long she will be here and asks for her phone number.
April 29 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma To: Sister From: Rachel
Mentions all the places she has been and will go. Mentions that she will go to the Idyllwild Arts Foundation near L.A. at the end of June. Asks Sister is she has heard of a book called Walk Egypt by Vinnie Williams. She compliments the book and states she had a brief correspondence with the author. Asks to tell Billy and all hello.