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Correspondence - HG to DJ., 02/03/1955-12/15/1955

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: 42141

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

  • 02/03/1955-12/15/1955

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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

Container Summary

Contains 6 ALS written variously from the Hotel Phoenicia in Malta; 9 Tenby Mansions; and Broadcasting House in London. Includes 2 envelopes addressed to DJ at Northwick Lodge, Middlesex. ALS 12/15/55 encloses a newsclipping of an article, "Five Poets of Today," by Anne Ridler.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

JONES, DAVID - CORRES. FROM GRISEWOOD, HARMAN 1955: Autographed Letter

GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - CORRES. TO JONES, DAVID 1955: Autographed Letter

RIDLER, ANNE - ARTICLE "FIVE POETS OF TODAY": Printed Item

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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