Correspondence: Orr, Peter., 09/10/1970-09/07/1976

File — Box: 3, Folder: 45

Identifier: 42245

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

09/10/1970-09/07/1976

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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, 1 ACS postcard, 7 TLS to HG. Concerns DJ's welfare. ALS dated "Sunday 10th September" was probably sometime in 1970 after DJ had suffered a stroke and fall. Includes reference to Edward MacLellan, DJ's doctor during his last four years at Calvary Nursing Home in Harrow. Also reference to Jack Sweeney, a friend of DJ's. @ Peter Orr was another caring friend of DJ's who made several recordings of interviews with DJ for the British Council and later broadcast by the BBC. Orr was head of recorded sound for the council in 1975.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORR, PETER - CORRES. TO GRISEWOOD, HARMAN 1970-76: Typed Letter Signed

GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - CORRES. FROM ORR, PETER 1970-76: Typed Letter Signed

JONES, DAVID - WELFARE - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed

JONES, DAVID - RECORDINGS (BRITISH COUNCIL/BBC) - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed

MACLELLAN, EDWARD - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed

SWEENEY, JACK - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed