Correspondence: Austin, Diana., 06/05/1975-01/29/1980

File — Box: 3, Folder: 12

Identifier: 42212

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 3, Folders 12 -58; Box 4, Folders 1-10) This series of correspondence is by many of Jones' friends and admirers. Written primarily to his long-time friend Harman Grisewood, the letters concern Jones' work and welfare. Arrangement is alphabetical by correspondent. Includes correspondence from Faber and Faber publishers, Cambridge University, the National Library of Wales, and the Ulster Museum, concerning the disposition of his estate, the publication of his written works and exhibition of his art.

Dates

06/05/1975-01/29/1980

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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 some 22 ALS from Diana Austin to HG, with the exception of ALS 5/5/76 to Leslie Hope. Ms. Austin was a doctoral candidate at Wolfson College, Oxford University, researching for a dissertation on David Jones' "In Parenthesis." Includes xerox copies of ALS from Austin to Anthony d'Offay, 6/5/75, introducing herself. Also, xerox copies of 2 TLS recommendations from her professor, John Bayley, to d'Offay and to Anthony J. Hyne, DJ's nephew. @ Ms. Austin's dissertation was completed in 1983, entitled, "A Study of "In Parenthesis" by David Jones." D. Phil. diss. Oxford University.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

AUSTIN, DIANA - CORRES. TO GRISEWOOD, HARMAN 1975-80: Autographed Letter

GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - CORRES. FROM AUSTIN, DIANA 1975-80: Autographed Letter

JONES, DAVID - "IN PARENTHESIS" - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

"IN PARENTHESIS" BY DAVID JONES - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

HOPE, LESLIE - CORRES. FROM AUSTIN, DIANA 1976: Autographed Letter

AUSTIN, DIANA - CORRES. TO HOPE, LESLIE 1976: Autographed Letter

AUSTIN, DIANA - CORRES. TO D'OFFAY, ANTHONY 1975 (XEROX): Autographed Letter

D'OFFAY, ANTHONY - CORRES. FROM AUSTIN, DIANA 1975 (XEROX): Autographed Letter

HYNE, ANTHONY J. - CORRES. FROM BAYLEY, JOHN (XEROX): Autographed Letter

AUSTIN, DIANA - "A STUDY OF IN PARENTHESIS BY DAVID JONES" REF.: Autographed Letter