Spark, Muriel - Correspondence to Edwina Barnsley., 08/14/1958-08/14/1958
Scope and Contents
The Alan G. Barnsley Papers consist of eight letters from such prominent writers as Ian Fleming, C.S. Lewis, Muriel Spark and Stephen Spender.
Abbreviations used in this register include: ALS (autograph letter signed); TLS (typed letter signed).
Dates
- 08/14/1958-08/14/1958
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet (8 folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Contains ALS, 3 pp. from Muriel Spark to Edwina Barnsley, wife of AGB. Details the death of the former's cat, Bluebell, with the following request: "Please keep this letter as I may want to refer to it some time for a story." Includes reference to her novel, "Memento Mori."
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
SPARK, MURIEL - CORRESPONDENCE TO BARNSLEY, EDWINA: Autographed Letter
SPARK, MURIEL - "MEMENTO MORI": REFERENCE: Autographed Letter
Creator
- From the Collection: Fielding, Gabriel, 1916-1986 (Person)
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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