Eric Walkey Gillett, 20th century
Scope and Contents
A single letter from an unknown correspondent (“Jack”) addressed to British broadcaster and literary critic Eric Gillet. The contents appear to relate to Gillet’s soliciting poetry for publication. Undated.
Dates
- 20th century
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Eric Walkey Gillet (1893-1978) was an English literary critic, publisher, writer, and broadcaster for the BBC. Aside from his journalistic work, he largely published literary surveys, anthologies, and books about film for both children and adults.
Extent
From the Collection: 30 Cubic Feet (68 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Latin
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: Italian
From the Collection: Welsh
From the Collection: Danish
From the Collection: Swedish
From the Collection: Spanish
From the Collection: German
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From the Collection: Japanese
From the Collection: Russian
From the Collection: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Creator
- From the Collection: Scheetz, Nicholas B., 1952-2016 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu