Anthony Powell to John Monagan, 1985-01-26

File — Box: 3, Folder: 19

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains over two decades of correspondence between writer Anthony Powell and his American friend John S. Monagan as well as various magazine and newspaper articles relating to Powell as collected by Monagan. Also within the collection are numerous photographs of Anthony and Violet Powell at their home, the Chantry in Somerset, England, mostly taken by Monagan during visits made with his wife Rosemary in 1981, 1987, and 1988.

Dates

1985-01-26

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.25 Linear Feet (7 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains typed letter signed from Anthony Powell to John Monagan with reference to Paul Scott. @ Also includes references to candidates for the British Poet Laureate, among them, Philip Larkin and Ted Hughes.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

HUGHES, TED - REFERENCE BY POWELL, ANTHONY 1985: Typed Letter Signed

LARKIN, PHILIP - REFERENCE BY POWELL, ANTHONY 1985: Typed Letter Signed

SCOTT, PAUL - "RAJ QUARTET, THE" - REFERENCE BY POWELL, ANTHONY 1985: Typed Letter Signed

SCOTT, PAUL - REFERENCE BY POWELL, ANTHONY 1985: Typed Letter Signed

POWELL, ANTHONY - CORRES. TO MONAGAN, JOHN 1985 (01/26): Typed Letter Signed

MONAGAN, JOHN S. - CORRES. FROM POWELL, ANTHONY 1985 (01/26): Typed Letter Signed