Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
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MS Russ 45
Bailey, Ruth P.
Ruth P. Bailey correspondence with Konstantin Dmitrievich Bal'mont,
1929-1932.
1 volume (.13 linear ft.)
Chiefly correspondence between Ruth P. Bailey and the Russian poet Konstantin
Dmitrievich Bal'mont.
*69M-100. Gift of Mr. David Bailey,
Christian Street, White River Junction, Vermont 05001; received: April
1970.
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Preferred Citation for Publication:
Ruth P. Bailey Correspondence with Konstantin Dmitrievich Bal'mont (MS Russ 45).
Houghton Library, Harvard University.
Ruth Bailey befriended the Russian poet Bal'mont and sought financial support for him
and his family, after he became disillusioned with the Bolshevik revolution and
moved to France.
Arranged alphabetically by correspondent.
Includes one typescript letter to the editor of The Boston Transcript, pleading for
financial support of the Russian poet Konstantin Dmitrievich Bal'mont and his
family. Also contains his autograph letters and post cards in English to Bailey, as
well as those from Leonid Vasilievich Tulpa, concerning the state of Bal'mont's
financial affairs.
(1)
Bailey, Ruth P[ ]. T.L. (carbon copy, unsigned) to the
editor of The Boston transcript; [Cambridge,
ca. 1931]
1s. (1p.)
(2-27)
Bal'mont, Konstantin Dmitrievich, 1867-1943. 27 A.L.s.
to Ruth P[ ] Bailey:
(2)
Capbreton, 16 Jan 1930.
1s. (2p.)
(3)
Same, 5 Mar 1930.
1s. (1p.) env.
(4)
Same, 24 Apr 1930.
2s. (2p.) env.
(5)
Same, 10 May 1930.
1s. (1p.) env.
With an A.L.s. from Paul Selver to
Konstantin Bal'mont;
London, 7 May 1930. 1s. (2p.)
(6)
Same, 26 Jul 1930.
1s. (1p.) env.
(7)
Same, 1 Aug 1930.
2s. (2p.) env.
(8)
Same, 3 Sep 1930.
2s. (3p.) env.
(9)
Same, 14 Oct 1930.
1s. (2p.) env.
(10)
Same, 7 Jan 1931.
1s. (1p.)
(11)
Same, 7 Feb 1931.
1s. (1p.) env.
(12)
Same, 4 Mar 1931.
1s. (1p.) env.
(13)
Same, 12 Jul 1931.
1s. (1p.) env.
(14)
Same, 23 Sep 1931.
1s. (1p.) env.
(15)
Same, 3 Nov 1931.
1s. (1p.) env.
(16)
Same, 9 Dec 1931.
1s. (1p.) env.
(17)
Paris, 30 Dec 1931.
1s. (1p.) env.
(18)
Same, 7 Mar 1932.
1s. (1p.) env.
(19)
Same, 12 Mar 1932.
1s. (1p.) env.
(20)
Same, 21 Apr 1932.
1s. (1p.) env.
(21)
Same, 12 May 1932.
1s. (1p.) env.
(22)
Same, 19 Jun 1932.
1s. (1p.) env.
(23)
Same, 9 Jul 1932.
1s. (1p.) env.
(24)
Same, 19 Jul 1932.
1s. (1p.) env.
With an A.L.s. from Hélène Bal'mont to
Ruth Bailey;
Paris, 20 Jul 1932. 1s. (2p.)
(25)
Clamart, 5 Aug 1932.
1s. (1p.)
(26)
Same, 12 Sep 1932.
1s. (1p.)
(27)
Same, 9 Oct 1932.
1s. (1p.) env.
(28)
Same, 31 Dec 1932.
1s. (1p.) env.
(29-30)
Bal'mont, Konstantin Dmitrievich, 1867-1943. 2 A.L.s.
to Vincent Yardley Bowditch:
(29)
Capbreton, 13 Jan 1928.
1s. (1p.)
(30)
Same, 16 Dec 1929.
1s. (1p.)
(31)
Kussevitskii, Sergiei Aleksandrovich, 1874-1951. T.L.
(signed by secretary) to Vincent Yardley Bowditch;
Boston, 22 Nov 1929.
1s. (1p.) env.
(32-36)
Tulpa, Leonid Vasilievich. 5 letters to Ruth
P[ ] Bailey:
(32)
A.L.s.; Hingham, 28 Dec 1929.
1s. (2p.)
(33)
T.L.s.; same, 10 Jan 1930.
1s. (1p.)
(34)
T.L.s.; same, 11 Jan 1930.
1s. (1p.)
With TS. copies of translations by Lydia Noble of 2
poems by Konstantin Bal'mont; [n.p., n.d.] 2s.
(2p.)
(35)
T.L.s.; Hingham, 18 Jan 1930.
1s. (1p.)
(36)
T.L.s.; Hingham, 10 Feb 1930.
1s. (2p.)
(37)
Clippings;
1 folder.