Correspondence: Hagreen, Philip., 02/07/1982-02/14/1982

File — Box: 3, Folder: 33

Identifier: 42233

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

02/07/1982-02/14/1982

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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 2 ALS to HG. Hagreen, an artist, was a friend and contemporary at Pigotts farmhouse in Buckinghamshire where Eric Gill established a small, private artists' residence that included Rene and Joan Hague, as well as DJ and various members of the Gill family. It was at Pigotts that the printing press of Hague & Gill was set up, later moving to High Wycombe from 1936 to 1941 when it closed down after Gill's death. @ ALS 2/7/82 - "Dear Harman - I can't address you as tho I were a stranger for we were both close friends of David's. I write to you because - when Rene was gathering matter for a big life of David, which came to nothing, I was able to tell him about how David suddenly became a master. I was sharing a workshop with him on Ditchling Common & now I am the sole survivor from Eric's enterprise. I must have written about twenty letters to Rene. I learn from Rosalind [Hague] that they may still exist & may be in yr care. Is this so?..." @ ALS 2/14/82 - "Dear Harman - Great thanks for yr letter - I am glad to know that my letters, and other stuff about David, are suitably lodged."