Correspondence: Carver, Catherine., 01/03/1977-11/14/1983

File — Box: 3, Folder: 18

Identifier: 42218

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

01/03/1977-11/14/1983

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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 16 TLS to HG primarily concerning the following editions by HG of DJ's work. Carver was publication editor for these books. @ "The Dying Gaul and Other Writings," edited with introduction by HG, 1978. @ "The Roman Quarry and Other Sequences," Agenda Editions 1981; Sheep Meadow Press, 1982. @ Carver also assisted in the production of Rene Hague's "Dai Greatcoat: A Self-portrait of David Jones in his Letters," Faber 1980. Also referred to in this correspondence.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

CARVER, CATHERINE - CORRES. TO GRISEWOOD, HARMAN 1977-83: Typed Letter Signed

GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - CORRES. FROM CARVER, CATHERINE 1977-83: Typed Letter Signed

"DYING GAUL AND OTHER WRITINGS" BY DAVID JONES; GRISEWOOD, ED. - REF.: Typed Letter Signed

JONES, DAVID - "DYING GAUL, THE" - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed

"ROMAN QUARRY AND OTHER SEQUENCES" BY DAVID JONES; GRISEWOOD, ED. -REF: Typed Letter Signed

JONES, DAVID - "ROMAN QUARRY AND OTHER SEQUENCES" GRISEWOOD, ED. - REF: Typed Letter Signed

HAGUE, RENE - "DAI GREATCOAT" - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed

"DAI GREATCOAT" BY RENE HAGUE - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed