H. William Fogle and Eleanor correspondence, Undated
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION
Memoir, "Letter to Ellie - 2007," recounting a love affair with a young woman from Connecticut that took place during the author's undergraduate years at Cornell University. The story, largely told through letters and poems, begins with his boyhood in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, recalls their 1967 meeting in New Haven, and continues through his service with the U.S. Marine Corps and subsequent studies at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University. The tale ends with his marriage to another when his career path takes him to Scott Paper Co. in Philadelphia, Pa. Also, three volumes containing the original letters, postcards, telegrams, drafts, and memorabilia transcribed or reproduced in the memoir.
Documents relating to the 1967 Residential Club fire at Cornell, including a description of his involvement in the story. Also, a CD with his project files.
Originals and bound volume of "A Gentleman's Guide to Writing the Christmas Letter".
Originals and bound volumes titled "No Second Act" of transcribed letters, postcards and messages between the author and his estranged college girlfriend - assembled as a sequel to "Letter to Ellie - 2007".
Originals and bound volumes titled "Dear Gobbler" of primarily forty-five years of correspondence between DKE Brothers Fogle and Simpson from 1970 to 2015.
Dates
- Undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Fogle, H. William. (Person)
- From the Collection: Simpson, David J. (David John), 1948- (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Conditions Governing Access
Access restrictions apply.
Extent
2.4 cubic feet. (2.4 cubic feet.)
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
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