Hubert Creekmore Collection

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (10 October 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: a recent visit from David Smythe on his way home from travel in Europe; Walter Edge's visit to see a dying relative; attendance at two previews of shows, "Irma La Douce" and "Valmouth;" attendanceat a Royal Ballet performance of "La Fille Mal Gardee" with Jerry Dale; recent call with Ruth Forbes about seeing Charlotte [possibly Charlotte Capers]; meeting for dinner withCharlotte and going to see Ethel Merman in "Gypsy"; Eudora Welty and recent difficulties; Creekmore's response to various clippings sent by his mother; misleading articles and references to Harriet Van Horne; recent weather in New York; refurbishing his apartment; making travel plans to Mississippi for the holidays. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (05 September 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: enclosed photographs of his recent vacation to St. Martin [Maarten]; request that she show the photographs to Frank [Lyell], Eudora [Welty] and Jimmy [Creekmore]; recent holiday weekend and weather; hurricane Donna; possibility of writing an article for Holiday magazine about St. Martin [Maarten]; tax payment on house; enclosed stamps for Wade [Creekmore].

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (30 August 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: his mother's recent letter and her new tenant; the weather in New York; John Schaffner remaining in country; update on Creekmore's current writing projects and lack of social activities; dinner with Lehman Engel and his upcoming show; David Smythe's trip to Europe; Walter Edge.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (21 August 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: his mother's recent letter and news about her new tenant; overview of his recent trip and his return home; temporary staff member at the Schaffner agency during his absence; work while on his trip; John Schaffner's recent lunch with a representative from Holiday magazine and a possible story; contract signed for his Juvenal translation and the first check; delay of his Spanish book; Hurricane Cleo and weather; David Smythe's sale of novel to Dell for reprint. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (02 August 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: his upcoming trip to St. Martin [Maarten]; mother's concerns about his travel; enclosed information about St. Martin [Maarten]; Major's recent telephone call; arrival of the check for his newly published story; contract for Juvenal translation for New American Library; tax payment; recent storms in New York; plans for the Schaffner office while Creekmore is on vacation. Includes envelope. Includes promotional travel broadsides for the "Windward Islands" and "Aruba".

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (23 July 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: weather and family health; Frank Lyell's recent visit and his trip home; Creekmore's work on Spanish poetry volume; working on samples of Latin translations to send to the New American Library for potential project involving the poetry of Juvenal; the possibility of Creekmore's medieval poetry anthology being published in England; Creekmore's waiting on payment for his magazine story about cannibalism; sending a check for taxes; John and Perdita Schaffner's travels to Lake George and Vermont; Creekmore's upcoming trip to St. Martin [Maarten] and his plans to write. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (08 July 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: Frank Lyell's visit; their attendance at "Five Finger Exercise" and "Toys in the Attic;" the possibility of working on a translation of the Roman poet Juvenal for New American Library; no encouragement from publishers on a new novel; work on revising his existing novel.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (29 June 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: his mother's recent letter; news about Wade, Jr. and Betsy Creekmore; John Schaffner's family in the country; mother's house expenses and rental unit plans; Creekmore's search for a new apartment; H.D. and Perdita Schaffner; Creekmore's discussion with H.D. about poetry and her new novel about poets; Frank Lyell's upcoming visit; Faidman's listing of books; Creekmore's medieval anthology; local Jackson, Mississippi bookstore; recent letter from Ruth; weather in New York; Creekmore's reaction to the movie, "Psycho"; dinner at Ben Weber's home and listening to his new musical work; Weber's use of Creekmore's anthology in his compositions. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (19 June 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: his mother's recent letter about her trip and viewing of the movie, "Ben Hur;" Creekmore's attendance with Ben Weber at Japanese Kabuki theatre and dinner beforehand; attendance at an off-Broadway play with Lowell Cady; recent dinner with Jerry Dale; negotiations with Jay Laughlin about publishing Creekmore's translations with New Directions; purchase of Creekmore's horror story; a possible new apartment; weather and summer clothes. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (12 June 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: his mother's recent trip to Dallas, Texas to visit family; updates about his work and his story draft; visit with his former editor, David McDowell, and the demise of his publishing house, as well as his life changes; attendance at Japanese Kabuki theatre; Lehman Engel's recent buffet dinner; Creekmore's visit with Earl Grauer, former member of the music department of Central High School in Jackson, Mississippi; possible visit of Frank Lyell; Schaffner's remaining in New York City; the potential of Jay Laughlin and New Directions publishing Hubert's Provencal translations; weather in New York. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (05 June 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: his mother's upcoming trip to Dallas, Texas to see family; Hubert's recent trip to Vermont to stay with Barbara and Bill Smith; social events while in Vermont; Williams College faculty and movie "Tall Story;" Creekmore's possible house-sitting arrangement for the Smiths; sending story out to additional publishers; Major's recent visit to Mississippi; Dolly's recent call and new position; concern about Eudora; summer weather in New York; Frank Lyell; Perdita Schaffner's new baby and her mother; the shut-down of Broadway theatres; Creekmore's tickets to see Japanese Kabuki theatre. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore; Letter from Ray Russell to John Schaffner (26 May 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: his mother's recent prize at a local flower show; weather in New York; Playboy Magazine's rejection of his story "TV Night" and the enclosed letter from Ray Russell to John Schaffner; other potential publishers for the story; upcoming travel to Vermont with Barbara and Bill Smith; potential collaboration with Bill Smith on a poetry anthology; Major's recent telephone call; Mrs. Welty's worsening health and Eudora; his recent attendance at the musical, "The King and I."

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (02 May 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: Wade Creekmore's recent visit to New York and his Yale Reunion; Chuck Shrader; Creekmore's writing projects; watching Grocho [Groucho Marx] in The Mikado on television; his mother's possible trip to Texas with Mittie; rental unit and tenant; Mrs. Welty's health and Eudora. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (19 April 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: enclosed clippings of flower arrangements; his recent vacuum cleaner purchase; the weather in New York; a new musical with Hermione Guingold [Gingold]; the possibility of the Schaffner's purchase of a new home; the possibility of his mother's trip to Dallas, Texas. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (14 April 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: his income taxes; the weather changes in New York; Creekmore's health and vitamins; update about apartment and his plants; the Schaffner's new baby, Timothy; Chuck Shrader's concerns about work; possible Easter brunch. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (21 March 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: the recent New York flower show; his mother's interest in Japanese flower arrangements; weather and Creekmore's health; the arrival of John and Perdita Schaffner's new baby; Jimmy's interest in copies of Hubert's poetry volumes; Creekmore's specially bound copy of A Personal Sun; the success of Creekmore's medieval anthology and its use in classes; forthcoming royalty statements; attendance at the preview of "One More River"; attendance at the revival of "Henry IV" and the musical, "Leave It To June;" the release of David 's book [David Smythe Mynders], The Golden Venus; finances. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (11 March 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: family health updates; Eudora's recent Ford Foundation award for playwriting; Dolly's new position with a publishing house; suspending his apartment search temporarily; sale of poem to Ladies Home Journal; invitation to review a book; invitation to attend the performance of The Flying Dutchman opera; the recent New York flower show; birth of the Schaffner's new baby, Timothy; Jimmy's interest in copies of his poetry.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (26 February 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: Mardi Gras celebrations; winter weather in Mississippi; attendance at the Yale Authors exhibit and reception; lunch with George Marion O'Donnell; reporters at the event; Lowell Cady and piano recital; the Schaffner's new baby; the comedy, "At the Drop of a Hat;" updates about his apartment. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (18 February 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: recent winter weather in Mississippi; update on his apartment search; concerns over finances; attending a recent housewarming party of an English author; sending samples of his writing to various publishers; the publishing market; David's [?] new novel contract; upcoming Yale Authors Celebration; trip to the country with John Schaffner and son; health issues. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (04 February 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: recent disappointing news from the Ford Foundation; his ongoing writing plans; interest in learning more about anthology sales; update about apartment search; the recent opening and immediate closing of a play; dinner with the Schaffner's and an author. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (22 January 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: sending thanks for his recent birthday presents from home; update about his search for a new apartment; his birthday celebration with Chuck Shrader in Greenwich Village; beat poetry; the Schaffner's birthday party for Mrs. Wolff; Major's recent car purchase; inquires about accounting for loans; meeting with Rex Moody; Dolly and her job search; his work to revise his novel for resubmission; expecting to hear from the Ford Foundation soon. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (10 January 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: the delayed Christmas party at John and Perdita Schaffner's home; dinner with Chuck; the Ford Foundation application; taxes on home, as well as finances overall.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (03 January 1960)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: his return trip to New York after the holidays; Chuck Shrader's care of plants during his absence; mother's gift to Chuck; the forthcoming return of the Schaffner family from the country; update on work projects; new reviews of his anthology. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (20 December 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: his holiday travel plans to Jackson, Mississippi for the holiday; update on the card sent from Chuck Shrader; delays in Grove Press shipping copies of his anthology.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (12 December 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: enclosed book reviews; surmises why the publisher's shipment of the books had not yet reached Jackson, Mississippi; updates on his holiday shopping; wonders what high school students would think about his writing; his attendance at "Little Mary Sunshine" with Chuck Shrader; attendance at a concert with John Schaffner; dinner with Lehman Engel and seeing Peter Palmer; update on revisions to his Spanish translation.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (06 December 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: enclosed reviews of the anthology; sending a box of holiday presents in advance of his travel home; ideas for Christmas presents; an update on his apartment search; his attendance with Chuck Shrader at a performance of the musical, "Little Mary Sunshine;" a cocktail date with an English writer, friend of the Schaffners; Dolly's return and her illness.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (26 November 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: therecent Thanksgiving holiday; missing the Macy's parade; update on his translation work; recent lunch and visit with Walter Edge; his travel plans home for the holidays; gifts for Christmas; his recent attendance with Chuck Shrader at a performance of the Polish Folk Ballet; and an update on his search for a new apartment.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (14 November 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: his receipt of his old glasses prescription from home; Lorraine Crockett's identity; holiday travel plans to Jackson; attempts to rent a new apartment in the Schaffner's building; a recent letter to Major asking about holidays; his progress on the Spanish translation work; David McDowell's family; suggestions for family Christmas presents. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (03 November 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: an enclosed review of his anthology translation; update about the possible book club selection of the anthology; the surprise English reissue of his book Cotton Country and the advance; his plans to travel to Mississippi for the holidays; a recent Halloween party; a potential publisher's interest in his book proposal about American cities; meeting Marjorie Gateson; Jerry Dale; expresses concern about John Metcalf; his recent conversation with Ruth Forbes, as well as a possible apartment move.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (25 October 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: mailing his Ford Foundation application; inquires about his mother's trip to Coffeeville, Mississippi; an upcoming dinner with Lehman Engel; an invitation to a Halloween party; plans for travel to Mississippi during the holidays; enclosed reviews of his anthology and its possible selection by a book club. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (20 October 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: sending a clipping of a review from The New York Times [likely a review of his anthology], as well as inquiring after his mother's trip to Coffeeville, Mississippi. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (10 October 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including; David Smythe's recent visit; Creekmore's book party; receiving reviews of his book from the publisher; John Barkham's forthcoming review for the Saturday Review Syndicate; possible radio interview about the book; Chuck's trip to Lake George after his return from Russia; completing the necessary forms for his Ford Foundation application; his potential apartment move; his possible trip to Vermont; Ruth [Forbes?] trip with Dolly to Europe. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (23 September 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: his recent beach trip with Major; his work and news of the Schaffner family children; United Nations School; move of the agency's office; sending a copy of his anthology; asking if his mother could talk to local booksellers about carrying the anthology; David Smythe's visit; an article in Pageant Magazine about James Beard, a client of the Schaffner Agency; photograph of John and Perdita Schaffner. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (07 September 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: his mother's health; the health of Chestina Welty; Eudora Welty; Creekmore's holiday weekend; Chuck Shrader's upcoming return from Russia. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (31 August 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: the recent heat wave in New York; an invitation from "Ruth F." [Ruth Forbes?] to the opening of the City Center ballet; their visit to the new Four Seasons restaurant; attendance at another ballet with a visiting friend of John and Perdita Schaffner; upcoming meeting with English critic, Enid Starkie; Creekmore's recent raise at work; update about his new apartment furniture. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (22 August 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: his mother's visit with Ruth, Ella, and Pitt; David Smythe's upcoming visit; possible trip with Major to a beach resort; Ruth's invitation to the opening of the City Center ballet; his work with John Schaffner and the possible raise; weather in New York. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (17 August 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: his mother's recent trip and festivities; an enclosed letter from a publisher regarding his book proposal; letter from David Smythe; Ben Weber's recommendation for a Ford Foundation grant; Chuck Shrader's trip to Russia, whichincluded meeting Richard and Pat Nixon. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Marchy Lee [?] to Mittie Horton Creekmore (14 August 1959)

  Mary Lee and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Mary Lee [?] writes from Pasadena, Texas regarding personal and family matters, including: recent receipt of letter from Mittie Horton Creekmore; the novels of Somerset Maugham; health issues and family news; and recent damage during a hurricane.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (03 August 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: the weather in New York; recent visit from Frank; attendance at a studio preview of the movie "They Came to Cordura"; weekend trip to the beach; Creekmore's possible move to a brownstone, due to Perdita Schaffner's pregnancy and the need for more office space. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Murray McCain to John Schaffner (30 July 1959)

  Murray McCain and John Schaffner

  McCain writes from New York City on Criterion Books, Inc. letterhead to Schaffner in New York City. He informs Schaffner that Criterion Books cannot publish Hubert Creekmore's The Book of American Cities.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (16 July 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: recent dinners with Chuck Shrader and Ben Weber; Chuck's trip to Russia; Simon & Schuster's rejection of Creekmore's book proposal; translation of French anthology of world poetry; clippings about a kidnapping; pregnancy of Perdita Schaffner and likely move.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (14 May 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: his sister, Mittie Creekmore Welty, and her new part-time job; new clothes and the search for gloves; the health of family members; Chuck Shrader's new job in Russia; wedding present; tax payments; Scriber check's pending arrival; and the wedding invitation.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (28 April 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: his concern over a recent fall by Chestina Welty, Eudora Welty's mother; the likely delay of Eudora Welty's return to Bryn Mawr; the difficulty in obtaining tickets for the Russian ballet; the gift of two tickets to the City Center Opera's performance of "Maria Golovin" from John and Perdita Schaffner; a recent call from John Metcalf; the recording of his poetry radio broadcast; a book of Mrs. Bellamann's poem; Perdita Schaffner leaving for Europe with her mother, as well as friends. Includes envelope.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (12 April 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: the weather in New York; concern over the lack of time to work on his own projects; his attendance at Brandeis University's awards ceremony for the "gold medal for poetry" given to Perdita Schaffner's adoptive mother, Bryher; tape of the ceremony; John Schaffner and Hubert's move of a television; various planned visits from friends to New York; the enclosed printed review of the musical "Ole!" in Cue and his request for its future return.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (06 April 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: Lowell Cady's recent Easter party; John Schaffner's party for Constance Wright and her new book; a birthday party for Perdita Schaffner; "Enjoyment of Poetry" with Florence Baker Lennon broadcast featuring Hubert; John Schaffner's party for a new cookbook by James A. Beard; recent dinner with Chuck Shrader; taking care of the Schaffner's home while the family was vacationing; requesting that his mother send the book by "Bellamann" (the individual who sent the work is unclear, as Katherine Bellmann died in 1956 and Henry Bellamann died in 1945); requests that the clippings sent to Jackson earlier be returned to him.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (28 March 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: the weather in New York; an upcoming party at Lowell Cady's home, including Dolly, Ruth, and the Schaffners; a positive review of the musical "Ole!" which mentioned Hubert's lyric composition; Creekmore's lyric is entitled, "Ballad of the Stag," dinner with Ben Weber and his mother; Ben Weber's Ford Foundation grant for a composition; Creekmore's disappointment at not receiving a Ford grant for writers; his attendance at a play entitled, "J.B."; an upcoming party at the Schaffner's home for author Constance Wright; an upcoming birthday party for Perdita Schaffner; attendance at a concert of Ben Weber's music; planning for an upcoming visit to Sunnyside to discuss a poetry program; an upcoming party at John Schaffner's for a new cookbook author represented by his firm; the interest of the editor of Harper's magazine in Hubert's Latin translations.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore; Olé Program and reviews (16 March 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: the weather in New York: his meeting with John Schaffner and Ned Brown, a Hollywood movie agent; attendance with Chuck Schrader at the dress rehearsal of the Spanish musical, "Olé!"; his upcoming attendance at the opening of "Olé!" with Dolly; update on his apartment decorations; David Smythe's contract with Doubleday for his novel about DuBarry. Includes play program for "Olé!" with Hubert Creekmore's lyrics credited, and several reviews of the musical from the World Telegram newspaper, the New York Daily News, and the New York Herald Tribune.

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  Letter from Hubert Creekmore to Mittie Horton Creekmore (04 March 1959)

  Hubert Creekmore and Mittie Horton Creekmore

  Hubert writes from New York City to his mother in Jackson, Mississippi regarding personal and professional matters, including: the spring weather in New York; new books coming out with John Schaffner, Acrobat Admits; a novel by Ida Treat; a memoir by the spouse of a State Department official; his hopes that he could complete the revisions of his novels soon; attendance at an audition of the Spanish musical; meeting with Professor Walter Starkie and his suggestions for improving Creekmore's translations; local radio program featuring Creekmore; upcoming attendance with Chuck Shrader at Noel Coward's new play; the forthcoming preview for Tennessee Williams' new play; the wedding of Wade Creekmore, Jr. and Betsy; his concern over the arrival of the Scribner's check.