Woolmer, J. Howard, 1929-
Dates
- Existence: 1929
Biography
J. Howard Woolmer was born in Montreal in 1929. He moved to New York City in 1958, where he began a career as a professional bookseller in the early 1960s.
Found in 304 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from J. Howard Woolmer to Laura Jackson, 1975-09-13
"I'm afraid that signing labels won't do. Book collectors frown on this practice."
Letter from [J. Howard Woolmer] to Laura Jackson, 1975-09-23
"The manuscripts are on offer to a University Library, but a decision has not yet been made. The reason for the delay is funds."
Letter from J. Howard Woolmer to Laura Jackson, 1975-10-07
"I'm afraid I have bad news about the manuscripts. The University Library that wanted to buy them couldn't find a donor."
Letter from [J. Howard Woolmer] to Laura Jackson, 1975-10-17
"I've decided not to list The Telling in my catalogue of lady writers of the 20th century. The reason is that if we are succesful in selling the signed editions..."
Letter from [J. Howard Woolmer] to Laura Jackson, 1975-10-31
"I delayed answering because I had already made arrangements to see Lola Szladits on another matter and had planned to bring the typescripts to her attention then. We had our meeting yesterday and Dr. Szladits has expressed interest in purchasing them for the Berg Collection."
Letter from [J. Howard Woolmer] to Laura Jackson, 1975-11-03
"I'm enclosing copy for the flyer for the signed edition of The Telling. I've kept this as simple as possible as this flyer is meant for dealers primarily."
Letter from [J. Howard Woolmer] to Laura Jackson, 1975-11-11
"On the copyright page you also changed essay to portion. I think that you had better send me a further 25 copies as the flyer will go out next week..."
Letter from J. Howard Woolmer to Laura Jackson, 1975-11-14
"This is just a short note to let you know that the Berg Collection has approved the purchase of the typescripts."
Letter from [J. Howard Woolmer] to Laura Jackson, 1975-11-24
"I received the second 25 copies of The Telling on Saturday. The edition has now been over-subscribed and I need the remaining 50 in order to fill waiting orders."
Letter from [J. Howard Woolmer] to Laura Jackson, 1975-12-06
"Thank you for your letters of 29th November. You really shouldn't have rushed signing the last 50 copies of The Telling. The orders would wait and you shouldn't tire yourself."
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- Authors, English -- 20th century 1
- Authors, English -- 20th century -- Correspondence 1
- English language -- Semantics. 1
- Essayists, American -- 20th century. 1
- Novelists, English -- 20th century. 1
- Paris (France) -- Intellectual life. 1
- Poetry bookshop collection. 1
- Poets, American -- 20th century. 1
- Publishers and publishing. 1
- Special Collections -- Correspondence -- Smith, Logan Pearsall. 1
- Special Collections -- Ephemera -- Fitzgerald, F. Scott. 1
- Special Collections -- Manuscripts -- Drabble, Margaret. 1
- Special Collections -- Manuscripts -- Fitzgerald, F. Scott 1
- Special Collections -- Manuscripts -- Gordon, Caroline. 1
- Special Collections -- Manuscripts -- Jackson, Laura R. 1
- Special Collections -- Manuscripts -- Lowell, Robert. 1
- Special Collections -- Manuscripts -- Poetry Bookshop. 1
- Special Collections -- Manuscripts -- Stafford, Jean. 1
- Special Collections -- Manuscripts -- Tate, Allen. 1
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