Walter de la Mare., 12/16/1935-12/16/1935

File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Identifier: 57737

Collection level scope and contents note

From the Item:

The Walter Shewring Papers is a small collection of letters, essays and manuscripts by Shewring. The most notable item is the full autograph manuscript of Shewring's translation of Homer's "Odyssey," published by the Oxford University Press (1980). The collection includes some correspondence and printed articles by such distinguished acquaintances as Walter de la Mare, Eric Gill, David Jones, and Arthur Waley.

Dates

12/16/1935-12/16/1935

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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 Item: 1.04 Linear Feet (2 Hollinger Document Cases; 1 Hollinger Slim Document Case.)

Language of Materials

From the Item: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/12/04

Container Summary

Contains ALS + envelope to WS from Walter de la Mare in Hill House, Taplow, Buckinghamshire, as follows - "I hope you will forgive this four days' delay in thanking you for your letter & for your great kindness in sending me a first copy of your poem. It was a pleasure indeed to have them both..."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

DE LA MARE, WALTER - CORRES. TO SHEWRING, WALTER 1935: Autographed Letter

SHEWRING, WALTER - CORRES. FROM DE LA MARE, WALTER 1935: Autographed Letter