Waugh, Evelyn., 07/26/1957-07/26/1957
Series-level Scope and Content Note
One series only. Arranged alphabetically.
Dates
- 07/26/1957-07/26/1957
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Extent
From the Collection: 7 Linear Feet (8 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Waugh, Evelyn. Autograph Letter Signed to "Dear Mrs. Davis," 2 pages. Dated 7/26/1957. Thanking him for a letter, referring to hearing voices, referring to Waugh's book "The Ordeal of Mr. Pinfold," and mentioning "The Comforters" by Muriel Spark. Also includes a brief newspaper clipping showing a photo of Waugh and mentioning that he was hearing voices. Sent from Combe Florey House, Combe Florey, Nr. Taunton. Gift of Peter Carey, 2008.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
WAUGH, EVELYN - CORRESP. TO DAVIS, MRS. (1957): Autographed Letter
DAVIS, MRS. - CORRESP. FROM WAUGH, EVELYN (1957): Autographed Letter
"ORDEAL OF MR. PINFOLD" - REF. BY WAUGH, EVELYN (1957): Autographed Letter
"COMFORTERS" - REF. BY WAUGH, EVELYN (1957): Autographed Letter
SPARK, MURIEL - REF. BY WAUGH, EVELYN (1957): Autographed Letter
WAUGH, EVELYN - NEWSPAPER CLIPPING RE: HEARING VOICES (1957?): Printed Item
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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