Correspondence: Honeyman, Stanley (a)., 03/23/1970-12/06/1971

File — Box: 3, Folder: 36

Identifier: 42236

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

03/23/1970-12/06/1971

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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 correspondence (TLS) from Stanley Honeyman to HG concerning fund raising for DJ, as well as other matters related to his welfare. Includes carbon copies of letters sent by Honeyman to Louis Cowan of The Chilmark Press and to Richard Burton, soliciting contributions to an annuity fund for DJ. In a short ANS to HG following the letter to Burton (10/12/71), Honeyman wrote: "Thought you would like to know - the Burton 1000 pounds is safely tucked away in our account at Coutts [Bank]." Also, xerox copy of TLS sent by Honeyman to Douglas Cleverdon and of ALS from Cleverdon to Honeyman concerning an exhibition of artwork by writer-illustrators held by the National Book League which would feature work by DJ. @ Stanley Honeyman implemented the so-called "David Jones Fund," an annuity fund of bequests and contributions from friends of DJ. In "Dai Greatcoat..." Rene Hague describes Honeyman's role (pp.201-202): "David moved in April 1964 to a large room...at the Monksdene Hotel, in the flat suburban part of Harrow. There he remained until his slight stroke and fall in 1970, after which he spent his last four years in the Calvary Nursing Home of the Blue Sisters, on Sudbury Hill, Harrow. It was at this time that his need of money became pressing....In 1964 Helen Sutherland died and left David 6,000 pounds. At this point Stanley Honeyman stepped in, arranging for the raising of more money and for the purchase of an annuity." @ Concerning the annuity fund for DJ, see also correspondence from Douglas Cleverdon, Folder 3:20.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

HONEYMAN, STANLEY - CORRES. TO GRISEWOOD, HARMAN 1970-71: Typed Letter Signed

GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - CORRES. FROM HONEYMAN, STANLEY 1970-71: Typed Letter Signed

JONES, DAVID - FUNDS/ANNUITY - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed

COWAN, LOUIS G. - CORRES. FROM HONEYMAN, STANLEY 1971 (COPY): Typed Letter Signed

HONEYMAN, STANLEY - CORRES. TO COWAN, LOUIS 1971 (COPY): Typed Letter Signed

BURTON, RICHARD - CORRES. FROM HONEYMAN, STANLEY 1971 (COPY): Typed Letter Signed

HONEYMAN, STANLEY - CORRES. TO BURTON, RICHARD 1971 (COPY): Typed Letter Signed

HONEYMAN, STANLEY - CORRES. TO CLEVERDON, DOUGLAS 1971 (COPY): Typed Letter Signed

CLEVERDON, DOUGLAS - CORRES. TO HONEYMAN, STANLEY 1971 (COPY): Typed Letter Signed

JONES, DAVID - WELFARE - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed