Richard Pasco., 06/08/1982-07/05/1985

File — Box: 1, Folder: 54

Identifier: 55480

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

Note to the legacy print version of this finding aid.

The Elizabeth Jennings papers 1 consists of correspondence sent and received by the poet. Correspondence is organized by individual name and arranged alphabetically.

Also included is correspondence from cultural organizations, museums, and publishers, as well as fan letters.

Notable correspondents include many contemporary poets and writers such as, John Betjeman, Charles Causley, Cecil Day-Lewis, Margaret Drabble, Roy Fuller, Laurie Lee, Peter Levi, Ruth Pitter, Anne Ridler, A.L. Rowse, Stephen Spender, Anthony Thwaite, and John Wain. Internationally acclaimed actors Sir John Gielgud and Alec Guinness are also represented by lengthy correspondence. Of special interest is the extensive correspondence from long-time friend, Dame Cicely Veronica Wedgewood, the well-respected historian and writer. Dating from early 1969 to the end of 1971, the letters were sent when Jennings was going through a long period of depression.

Dates

06/08/1982-07/05/1985

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.84 Linear Feet (2 Hollinger Document Cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains 2 ALS + envelopes from the actor: @ 6/7/82, 4 pp.: "...knowing how much you were looking forward to the visit of the Pope that you might have managed to see something of the justifiably enormous welcome & friendliness shown to him - especially by the young - on television if you were not able to see him in person. I have enormous admiration for him & only wish his prayers & efforts for peace in the world would bear some fruit..." @ 7/5/85: "Whilst obtaining my copy of your new book, "In Shakespeare's Company," Roger told me that you'd been kind enough to buy a copy of "Players of Shakespeare" & that you would like me to sign my somewhat brief essay on "Timon"..."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

PASCO, RICHARD - CORRES. TO JENNINGS, ELIZABETH 1982-85: Autographed Letter

JENNINGS, ELIZABETH - "IN SHAKESPEARE'S COMPANY" (REFERENCE): Autographed Letter