Ruth Pitter., 03/06/1969-03/06/1969
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
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
- 03/06/1969-03/06/1969
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.84 Linear Feet (2 Hollinger Document Cases)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Contains ACS from the poet to EJ, thanking her for a contribution.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
PITTER, RUTH - CORRES. TO JENNINGS, ELIZABETH 1969: Autographed Letter
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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