Correspondence: Wynne-Williams, Valerie., 10/29/1974-12/11/1974

File — Box: 3, Folder: 58

Identifier: 42258

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

10/29/1974-12/11/1974

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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 concerning the death of DJ. The wife of Michael Wynne-Williams, she was called "Elri" (Welsh for Valerie) by DJ. In a key letter to HG dated 6/27/59 (see pp.176-178, "Dai Greatcoat...") DJ describes his feelings for her - @ "I know that an involvement in "Welshness" has an awful lot to do with my intrication with Elri...I'm paying dearly for my doctrine of signa! She's the only Welsh woman I've ever met really, and it came about through those letters to the Times in such a "fatalistic" and unplanned manner that perhaps I may be forgiven for mistakenly thinking that it must in some way be significant and not without meaning."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

WYNNE-WILLIAMS, VALERIE - CORRES. TO GRISEWOOD, HARMAN 1974: Autographed Letter

GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - CORRES. FROM WYNNE-WILLIAMS, VALERIE 1974: Autographed Letter