Correspondence - HG to DJ., 03/08/1945-10/29/1946

File — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Identifier: 42134

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 1 Folders 1-32) This is the first of a five-part correspondence series relating to David Jones. Part I consists of correspondence from his long-time friend and editor, Harman Grisewood. Undated or incompletely dated correspondence, particularly in Folders 1:26 through 1:32, may include circa dates noted in brackets in pencil at the head of each letter. This information was very graciously provided by Mr. Grisewood from memory.

Dates

03/08/1945-10/29/1946

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Extent

From the Collection: 5.75 Linear Feet (10 Hollinger boxes: 8 Document Cases, 1 Slim Document Case, 1 Drop-front flat case (20x24").)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains 4 letters - @ ALS 3/8/45 on letterhead for Hotel Grosvenor, Swanage, Dorset. 4 pp. @ ALS 4/17/46 on BBC letterhead, addressed from Gatwick House, Billericay, Essex: "Dearest Dai: How I do look forward to seeing you. @ ALS 6/6/46 on letterhead from the Garrick Club, London: "Dearest David - It is an age since we met & I have missed seeing you very much." @ ALS 10/29/46 addressed from Perros-Guirec. 2 pp.: "Dearest David - This is to wish you a very happy birthday from us both."