Manuscript: Draft for a letter or article..., 01/01/1945-12/31/1945
Collection level scope and contents note
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
- 01/01/1945-12/31/1945
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
Shelf Location
08/12/04
Container Summary
Contains AMs, with annotation - "Draft for a letter or for some unfinished article? I can't remember. c.1945?" 4 pages, 2 sheets.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
SHEWRING, WALTER - MSS: DRAFT: Manuscript
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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