21:10. "Atalanta in Calydon" / 100 First Editions / Correspondence / Georgetown University., 1976-1980, bulk: 1976 - 1980
Dates
- 1976-1980
- Majority of material found within 1976 - 1980
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 20 Cubic Feet (40 document cases)
Language of Materials
English
Container Summary
Items relating to an exhibition, presented by Georgetown University, of the 100 first edition volumes of Swinburne's poem "Atalanta in Calydon" collected by John Mayfield. Includes: 1. Photographs (3 b/w) of the first editions; 2. Typescript of address by Terry L. Meyers, "Whether ever he will be clothed and in his right mind, Heaven only knows." 3. Memoranda re insurance and temporary storage of the volumes in the Special Collections vault; 4. promotional publications including library newsletter, notices, and Special Collections Annual Report 1979-1980.
Creator
- From the Collection: Swinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909 (Person)
- From the Collection: Mayfield, John S., 1904-1983 (Collector, 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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