Eminent, colorful, Pulitzer Prize–winning American poet (1887–1972) who, apart from her distinguished literary accomplishments, was hired by the Ford Motor Company to devise several ultimately discarded names for the car that became known as the Edsel. ALS, one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, December 26, 1947. Moore writes to Miss Stewart. In part: “Mark Van Doren is one of my benefactors—the sense of his gifts and giving being carried along by my consciousness whatever the deterrent.” In fine condition. R&R COA.
