Manuscript: The Odyssey (Transl. by WS)., 01/01/1980-12/31/1980

File — Box: 2, Folder: 1

Identifier: 57769

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

01/01/1980-12/31/1980

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 #1 of 5 manuscript books of the translation into English of Homer's "Odyssey" by WS. Books I - V. Includes ACS by WS w/ inscription: "These 4 MS volumes of my Odyssey for Georgetown University. W.H.S." Published by Oxford University Press, 1980.