Correspondence: 1981-1985; n.d., 12/29/1981-08/07/1985

File — Box: 4, Folder: 3

Identifier: 42261

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

12/29/1981-08/07/1985

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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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 miscellaneous correspondence regarding DJ. Includes undated correspondence. Arranged chronologically. Includes - @ ACS 12/29/81 to HG from John B. Breslin, former literary editor of "America Magazine" and an associate director of Georgetown University Press. Includes attached article printed in "America Magazine" on DJ by Breslin. @ ALS 8/3/81 to HG from Michael Stancliffe re "The Roman Quarry." @ ALS 8/7/85 to HG from Tom Durham. @ 2 ALS from Marie Miller (later Mrs. Paul Dean), an American student proposing a thesis on DJ.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

JONES, DAVID - CORRES. ABOUT (1981-85): Autographed Letter

BRESLIN, JOHN B. - CORRES. TO GRISEWOOD, HARMAN 1981: Autographed Letter

GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - CORRES. FROM BRESLIN, JOHN B. 1981: Autographed Letter

BRESLIN, JOHN B. - "DAVID JONES: A CHRISTIAN POET FOR A SECULAR AGE": Printed Item

JONES, DAVID - ARTICLE BY JOHN BRESLIN: "DAVID JONES: A CHRISTIAN POET: Printed Item

STANCLIFFE, MICHAEL - CORRES. TO GRISEWOOD, HARMAN 1981: Autographed Letter

GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - CORRES. FROM STANCLIFFE, MICHAEL 1981: Autographed Letter

"ROMAN QUARRY, THE" BY DAVID JONES (ED. BY GRISEWOOD) - REF.: Autographed Letter

JONES, DAVID - "ROMAN QUARRY, THE" (ED. BY GRISEWOOD) - REF.: Autographed Letter

DURHAM, TOM - CORRES. TO GRISEWOOD, HARMAN 1985: Autographed Letter

GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - CORRES. FROM DURHAM, TOM 1985: Autographed Letter

MILLER, MARIE - CORRES. TO GRISEWOOD, HARMAN 1985: Autographed Letter