Correspondence, A.M. [Abraham Moses] Klein

: MSS 6-1_1_A_74-p01; KLEIN, A.M.1. Ja. 14, 1941 Klein to Gustafson T.L.S.2. Mr. 14, 1942 Gustafson to Klein T.df L.3. Ap. 1, 1942 Klein to Gustafson T.L.S. 1 leafenc. 2 poems by Klein: "a psalm of Abraham, concerning that which he beheld UPON THE HEAVENLY SCARP"; "A psalm of Abraham, touching his green pastures." 3 leaves.4. Je. 18, 1942 Klein to Gustafson T.L.S.5. F. 16, 1943 Klein to Gustafson A.L.S.6. My. 17, 1943 Klein to Gustafson T.L.S.7. Ja. 4, 1944 Gustafson to Klein T.df L. enc. 1 cheque 81 F. 3, 1944 Klein to Gustafson A.L.S.9. Mr. 20, 1944 Gustafson to Klein T.df L.S.10. Ag. 20, 1945 Gustafson to Klein T.df L. enc. 1 cheque11. Mr. 18, 1957 Gustafson to Klein T.df L.

: MSS 6-1_1_A_74-p02; TELEPHONE LA. 7786A. M. KLEIN, B.A., LL. L.Barrister & Solicitor276 ST. JAMES STREET WESTSUITE 418Montreal, Jan.,14th , 1941Mr. Ralph Gustafson,Apt. 7a, 70 Central Park W.,New York, N.W.Dear Mr. Gustafson,May I thank you for kind sentiments expressedin your letter of January 11th and for your intention of including me in the Pelican Anthology of Canadian Poetry."I am at a loss to know as to who is the owner of the copyright of DESIGN FOR MEDIAEVAL TAPESTRY. I am under the impression that the copyright is owned by my publishers, Behrman’s Jewish Book House, 1261 Broadway,New York, and I suppose that you ought to get in touch with them. I can merely say that insofar as I am con-cerned, I grant you with pleasure, permission to publish the above-mentioned poem.Thanking you, I remain,P.S. Enclosed please find the biographical note for which you asked.Yours trulyAMK:AF

: MSS 6-1_1_A_74-p03; March 14, 1942Dear Mr. Klein,Some time back I had the idea for a book to be called CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN WRITING. My contract for this has just come through from Penguin Books Limited in England.I plan to Include about, 17 Canadians who will interpret Canada, Abroad and at home, with some lively and muscular writing.I hope to include some stretches deriving out of experiences in the war services (can you put me on to any name?), about seven or eight poems, and some imaginative prose.I am hoping the book will make something of a mark for itself and perhaps open the way to keeping the linos of communication alive-- in a series.Would you let me have a poem of yours for my Contents? I can pay 1/2 of a cent a word— wish it could be more, but the English Exchange Board makes that, a problem.My page runs to about 33 lines for poetry— but a run-over Is o.k. too, if your subject demands. (perhaps something of your satire on the Life of Hitler— which A.J.M.Smith tells me you are doing.) Would you send me something to choose from?The Anthology of Canadian Poetry is out in England— though I have been unable to get copies over so far. The Canadian edition is now being printed in Toronto.With best regards,Sincerely,

: MSS 6-1_1_A_74-p04; INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUILDING276 ST. JAMES STREET WESTMONTREALApril 1st, 1942Mr. Rolph Gustafson, 70 Central Park W., New York, N. Y.Dear Mr. Gustafson:I regret that I was unable to answer your letter of March 14th earlier, as I was away from my office.I am sorry that I cannot send you the Satire on the Life of Hitler, as I have only got about four hundred lines of it done, and I do not know when it will be finished.I am enclosing however, a number of poems which have recently been published in Poetry Magazine. Publication of these in your volume of course, must be accompanied by acknowledgment to ’’Poetry Magazine”.With best regards, I am,CHAIT 8c KLEINBARRISTERS & SOLICITORSSAMUEL CHAIT A. M. KLEINTELEPHONE MARQUETTE 1107*AMK:FPEncls/Very truly yours,

: MSS 6-1_1_A_74-p05; A psalm of Abraham, concerning that which he beheld UPON THE HEAVENLY SCARPIAnd on that day, upon the heavenly scarp,The hosannas ceased, the hallelujahs died/And music trembled on the silenced harp.An angel, doffing his seraphic pride,Wept; and his tears so bitter were, and sharp,That when they fell, the blossoms shrivelled and died.IIAnother with such voice intoned the psalm It sang forth blasphemy against the Lord.0 that was a very imp in angeldomWho, thinking evil, said no evil word -But only pointed, at each Te DeumDown to the earth, and its unspeakable horde.IIIThe Lord looked down, and saw the cattle-cars; Men ululating to a frozen land.He saw a man tear at his flogged scars.And saw a babe look for its blown-off hand. Scholars, he saw, sniffing their bottled wars, And doctors who had geniuses unmanned.

: MSS 6-1_1_A_74-p06; IVThe gentle violinist whose fingers playedSuch godly music, washing a gutter, with lye,He saw. He heard the priest who called his aidHe heard the s undirected cry.Unto him came the odour Hunger made,And the odour of blood before it is quite dry.V.The angel who wept looked into the eyes of God. The angel who sang ceased pointing to the earth A little cherub who'd spied the earthly sod Went mad, and flapped his wings in crazy mirth And the good Lord said nothing, but with a nod Summoned the angels of Sodom down to earth.

: MSS 6-1_1_A_74-p07; A psalm of Abraham, touching his green pastures.Prom pastures green, whereon I lie,Beside still waters, far from crowds,I lift hossanahs to the sky And hallelujahs to the clouds,Only to 3ee where clouds should sit And in that space the sky should fill The fierce carniverous Messershmidt,The Heinkel on the kill.They’ll not be green for very long,Those pastures of my peace, nor will The heavens be a place for song,Nor the still waters still.A.M.Klein

: MSS 6-1_1_A_74-p08; CHAIT & KLEINBARRISTERS & SOLICITORSSAMUEL CHAIT A. M. KLEINTELEPHONE MARQUETTE 1107*INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUILDING276 ST. JAMES STREET WESTMONTREALJune 18th, 1942Mr. Rolph Gustafson, 70 Central Park West, New York, N. Y.My dear Mr. Gustafson:This is just a note to congratulate you upon your Anthology of Canadian Poetry which is on sale now at the Montreal book stores. I consider it an excellent collection, and was particularly pleased to note that the emphasis in representation was upon the latter-day poets.pamphlet "Preview" which a Montreal group is putting out, original both in its format and content:I am looking forward to your Contemporary Canadian Writing Pamphlet.With best regards, I am,AMK:FPSincerely yours,

: MSS 6-1_1_A_74-p09; CHAIT & KLEINBARRISTERS & SOLICITORSSAMUEL CHAIT A. M. KLEINTELEPHONE MARQUETTE 1107*INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUILDING276 ST. JAMES STREET WESTMONTREAL

: MSS 6-1_1_A_74-p10; CHAIT & KLEINBARRISTERS & SOLICITORSSAMUEL CHAIT A. M. KLEINTELEPHONE MARQUETTE 1107*INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUILDING276 ST. JAMES STREET WESTMONTREALMay 17th, 1943Mr. R. Gustafson,70 Central Park W., New York, N. Y.Dear Sir:Many thanks for the copy of "Voices” which you were kind enough to send to me, the appearance and contents of which only served to deepen my regret at not having been able to make some con-tribution to it.I am also very glad to hear that the Canadian Poets 1943 (New Directions) is being gone ahead with. Your selection of my poems to be included therein is perfectly O.K. with me.With kindest regards, I am,AMK:FPSincerely yours,

: MSS 6-1_1_A_74-p11; 70 Central Park West New York, N.Y.January 4, 1944Dear Mr Klein,I enclose my cheque in the amount of $4.00 In payment of your two poems, heirloom and THE STILL SMALL VOICE, which I included in my "Little Anthology of Canadian Poets" published by New Directions Press.I have Had a copy forwarded to you.Many thanks for your cooperation and best wishes,Sincerely,

: MSS 6-1_1_A_74-p12; New York The CHASE NATIONAL BANKOF THE CITY OF NEW YORK seventy-third st. Branch, Broadway 73rd st.

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