Correspondence: Blissett, William., 08/17/1981-08/17/1981

File — Box: 3, Folder: 15

Identifier: 42215

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

08/17/1981-08/17/1981

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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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 ALS from Blisett to HG, re the former's book, "The Long Conversation: A Memoir of David Jones" (Oxford University Press, 1981).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BLISSETT, WILLIAM - CORRES. TO GRISEWOOD, HARMAN 1981: Autographed Letter

BLISSETT, WILLIAM - "LONG CONVERSATION, THE" - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

JONES, DAVID - MEMOIR BY WILLIAM BLISSETT - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - CORRES. FROM BLISSETT, WILLIAM 1981: Autographed Letter