Correspondence: Faber and Faber, Ltd., 04/16/1970-06/25/1980
Series-level Scope and Content Note
(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
- 04/16/1970-06/25/1980
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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
Container Summary
Contains correspondence from Charles Monteith (TLS 4/16/70) re contribution to the DJ fund, and from Rosemary Goad at Faber and Faber. Goad's correspondence concerns various publications on the works of DJ including "Introducing David Jones," by John Matthias and "Dai Greatcoat..." by Rene Hague. @ Includes xerox copy of TLS to Goad from Matthias 6/12/78 outlining his book. @ Includes copy of a review by HG of "Dai Greatcoat," published in "The Tablet."
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
FABER AND FABER - CORRES. TO GRISEWOOD, HARMAN 1970-78: Typed Letter Signed
GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - CORRES. FROM FABER AND FABER 1970-78: Typed Letter Signed
MONTEITH, CHARLES - CORRES. TO GRISEWOOD, HARMAN 1970: Typed Letter Signed
GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - CORRES. FROM MONTEITH, CHARLES 1970: Typed Letter Signed
JONES, DAVID - FUNDS - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed
GOAD, ROSEMARY - CORRES. TO GRISEWOOD, HARMAN 1978-80: Typed Letter Signed
GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - CORRES. FROM GOAD, ROSEMARY 1978-80: Typed Letter Signed
MATTHIAS, JOHN - CORRES. TO GOAD, ROSEMARY 1978 (COPY): Typed Letter Signed
MATTHIAS, JOHN - "INTRODUCING DAVID JONES" - OUTLINE: Typed Letter Signed
JONES, DAVID - "INTRODUCING DAVID JONES" BY JOHN MATTHIAS: Typed Letter Signed
GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - REVIEW: "DAI GREATCOAT" BY RENE HAGUE (PRN): Printed Item
HAGUE, RENE - "DAI GREATCOAT..." - REVIEW BY HARMAN GRISEWOOD (PRN): Printed Item
Repository Details
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