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If all details can be worked out amicably, we can anticipate
publication no later than June, 1978. Anything earlier than that
would be virtually impossible for us. Would this time be satis-
factory for you?
When you write again, please send your home telephone number. If
it is necessary to call, I would probably do so in the evening.
My home number is (313) 861-1280; please feel free to call any
evening if you have any questions.
Have your received a copy of 0 Africa, Where I Baked My Bread
from Lance Jeffers? I did not send you one from the press as
he said he would send an autographed copy. Please let me know
your reaction to it. (Thank you for your critical comment, by
the way.) If you see fit to write a review of the book, I am
sure it will be most helpful.
I discussed your poem, "The Negro," in my creative writing class
today. It is an extremely controlled and effective poem, I think,
and I have often used it in my classes.
I look forward to hearing from you soon and hope for a long and
mutually satisfactory professional relationship.
Sincerely,
[signature]
Naomi Long Madgett
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If all details can be worked out amicably, we can anticipate
publication no later than June, 1978. Anything earlier than that
would be virtually impossible for us. Would this time be satis-
factory for you?
When you write again, please send your home telephone number. If
it is necessary to call, I would probably do so in the evening.
My home number is (313) 861-1280; please feel free to call any
evening if you have any questions.
Have your received a copy of 0 Africa, Where I Baked My Bread
from Lance Jeffers? I did not send you one from the press as
he said he would send an autographed copy. Please let me know
your reaction to it. (Thank you for your critical comment, by
the way.) If you see fit to write a review of the book, I am
sure it will be most helpful.
I discussed your poem, "The Negro," in my creative writing class
today. It is an extremely controlled and effective poem, I think,
and I have often used it in my classes.
I look forward to hearing from you soon and hope for a long and
mutually satisfactory professional relationship.
Sincerely,
[signature]
Naomi Long Madgett
Editor](https://cuny.manifoldapp.org/system/resource/e/e/f/eef96df1-7f82-4b93-a0fe-bff30ae11b9c/attachment/medium-b4826283b7117984b47ccc8ed64f6cfd.jpg)
Letter from Naomi Long Madgett November 4 1977 Page 2 of 2
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Typed letter from Naomi Long Madegtt to James Emanuel, dated November 4, 1977. She is impressed with Emanuel's newest work, "Blackman Abroad: The Toulouse Poems." She also provides a timeline for publishing this piece. (Page 2)
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- file size2 MB
- container titleJames A. Emanuel Papers
- creatorNaomi Long Madgett
- issueBox 2 Folder 19 Madgett, Naomi Long, 1977-1979
- rightsJames A. Emanuel Estate
- rights holderJames A. Emanuel Estate
- version4-Nov-77