S. Durai Raja Singam., 01/17/1982-01/17/1982

File — Box: 1, Folder: 8

Identifier: 57742

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

01/17/1982-01/17/1982

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 to WS - "My dear friend, Thanks for yours of 11th December and your best wishes in my work. I have been able to send more than 100 Coomaray (Coomaraswamy) items to Cambridge. I think I have made a right decision - England - and Coomaray is equally a child of England as of Sri Lanka - is a far more stable country than Sri Lanka. It is not disheartening to me to turn my back on the land which nurtured my parents. Shocking when the land cannot even guarantee its intellectual resources for its people or prosperity..."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SINGAM, S. DURAI RAJA - CORRES. TO SHEWRING, WALTER 1982: Autographed Letter

SHEWRING, WALTER - CORRES. FROM SINGAM, S. DURAI RAJA 1982: Autographed Letter