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Insightful settings of poems by Emily Dickinson and Archibald MacLeish gave her a footing in the world of the art song.
From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2024
Throughout conversations with Cate, Ward Hoffer and MacLeish said they pushed for an investigation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2021
Massachusetts attorney Eric MacLeish, who represents several of Buono’s alleged victims, said it was an institutional oversight that there was no background check, or at least a simple Google search.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2021
Among other previously unpublished letters in the forthcoming Volume 5 is one dated 7 October 1932 to Archibald MacLeish, a poet and friend.
From The Guardian • Mar. 29, 2020
Welles appeared two days later in Houseman's office, eager to formally audition for the part in front of the playwright, Archibald MacLeish.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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