Correspondence - HG to DJ., 10/08/1943-12/29/1943

File — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Identifier: 42132

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

10/08/1943-12/29/1943

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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 3 letters - @ ALS 10/8/1943 on letterhead for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), London. HG relates some "funny war stories." @ ALS 11/11/1943: "...we are coming up to London tonight to dine with the Kirkpatricks. And on Saturday again to go to a party at the [Douglas] Woodruffs. Bobby Speaight is very funny in his new post which needless to say he greatly relishes." @ ALS 12/29/43 w/ enclosure (article by T. Charles Edwards, "The Hero of Maida" (The Tablet 6/26/43).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

JONES, DAVID - CORRES. FROM GRISEWOOD, HARMAN 1943: Autographed Letter

GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - CORRES. TO JONES, DAVID 1943: Autographed Letter

SPEAIGHT, ROBERT - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

EDWARDS, T. CHARLES - "HERO OF MAIDA, THE" (THE TABLET 6/43): Printed Item