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Jones, Llewellyn, 1884-1961

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1884 - 1961

Biographical Note

Llewellyn Jones (July 13, 1884-July 1, 1961) was an American editor and author. He served as the literary editor of the Chicago Evening Post from 1914-1932. He later worked for book publisher Willett, Clark, and Company. He authored three books on writing, criticism, and reading. His personal and professional papers are held by the Beinecke Rare Book and Mansuscript Library at Yale University. A guide to the collection, including a brief biography, can be found online.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Sherwood Anderson Correspondence with Llewellyn Jones

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-044
Abstract

This collection consists of eight letters written by American author Sherwood Anderson to Llewellyn Jones between 1916 and 1924 with three undated (but likely from the same period). Jones was the literary editor for the Chicago Evening Post. The correspondence primarily discusses the reviews of Anderson's works by Jones and other critics.

Dates: 1916-1924, n.d.