Correspondence: Civil List Pension., 01/04/1953-03/03/1965

File — Box: 4, Folder: 6

Identifier: 42264

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

01/04/1953-03/03/1965

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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 regarding the Civil List Pension for DJ. Includes correspondence, in particular, with officials at 10, Downing Street, such as Sir Anthony Bevir (3 TLS). Also, from writer, educator, and publisher, Sir Herbert Read (1893-1968), ACS 9/15/53 to HG. @ Regarding DJ's Civil List Pention, see also correspondence with Lord Kenneth Clark (3:19), and T.S. Eliot (3:27).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

JONES, DAVID - CIVIL LIST PENSION - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed

BEVIR, ANTHONY - CORRES. TO GRISEWOOD, HARMAN 1953: Typed Letter Signed

GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - CORRES. FROM BEVIR, ANTHONY 1953: Typed Letter Signed

READ, HERBERT - CORRES. TO GRISEWOOD, HARMAN 1953: Autographed Letter

GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - CORRES. FROM READ, HERBERT 1953: Autographed Letter