Authors, English--20th century
Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:
An odyssey : typescript
Typescript of Anthony Aikman's long verse poem "An Oddysey," undated.
Paul Boytinck - C.P. Snow collection
The Paul Boytinck - C.P. Snow collection is a research collection consisting of material used by bibliographer Paul Boytinck for the publication of his book C.P. Snow: A Reference Guide (1980). The collection consists of 1.3 linear feet of articles, book reviews, interviews, manuscripts, correspondence, and a videotape related to English novelist C.P. Snow spanning the dates between 1932 and 1989.
John Carter correspondence
John Carter letter to Robert Gathorne-Hardy
A brief typed letter written and signed by John Carter to Robert Gathorne-Hardy, dated February 13, 1968, in which Carter attempted to arrange a meeting.
Nancy Cunard and Hugh Ford letters to David Garnett
The eight letters in this small collection are together as a result of Hugh Ford's 1968 volume Nancy Cunard: Brave Poet, Indomitable Rebel. Two letters are from Ford to English author David Garnett regarding Nancy Cunard; six letters from Cunard to Garnett describe her literary and printing activities with the Hours Press and invite him to submit work to be printed.
Austin Dobson collection
Austin Dobson collection
Books, largely first editions and presentation copies, as well as manuscript materials related to English poet, essayist, and biographer Austin Dobson.
Frank Harris letter to George Sylvester Viereck
Consists of one autograph letter signed and written by Frank Harris to George Sylvester Viereck on July 19, 1925.
J. Hartley Manners letters to Philip Troup
English actor and dramatist of Irish descent J. Hartley Manners wrote these seven letters and one telegram to his friend Philip Troup. The items were originally laid in a first American edition of Manner's novel, Peg O' My Heart.
Michael Millgate-C.P. Snow collection
The Michael Millgate-C.P. Snow collection spans the dates 1958-1964 and includes 42 items of correspondence, typescripts, periodicals, and news clippings related to British literary scholar Millgate’s 1962 interview with British writer, scientist, and public official C. P. (Charles Percy) Snow. Snow’s letters to Millgate are related to the latter’s work on Snow and other literary matters.
Charles Morgan letter to George
One autograph letter written by Charles Morgan to "George" on printed letterhead of 16 Campden Hill Square, W.8., concerning Morgan's work in progress and his desire to keep references about his play being bought away from speculation, on December 6, 1937.
Charles Morgan letters to Mrs. Hotson
These four holograph letters were written by British author Charles Morgan to an American friend from Maine named Mrs. Hotson. Morgan wrote to thank Mrs. Hotson for parcels of food and necessities sent by her to assist the Morgans with shortages caused by World War II.
Percy H. Muir review of John E. T. Clark's Musical boxes
British author, bibliographer, and antiquarian bookseller Percy H. Muir (1894-1979) wrote these two drafts of a review of the third edition of John E. T. Clark's, Musical Boxes: A History and Appreciation, published in 1961 by G. Allen and Unwin.
Beverley Nichols papers
The Beverley Nichols papers document the personal and professional activities of prolific twentieth-century English novelist, playwright, journalist, composer, and political activist Beverley Nichols. The collection comprises correspondence, diaries, scrapbooks, manuscripts, musical compositions, and photographs primarily dating between 1911 and 1991.
Oliver Onions papers
Short stories and poetry typescripts as well as travel ephemera and journals written in the first half of the 20th century by British novelist and short story writer Oliver Onions.
Eden Phillpotts collection
Small collection of letters and manuscripts belonging to English writer Eden Phillpotts. Most items appear to have been collected by Phillpott's friend, George Beckwith.
William Plomer letters to Julian Symons
Two autograph letters written by William Plomer to Julian Symons on personal printed letterhead, with one original holograph mailing envelope, suggesting sources for biographical material on George Gissing, dated April 12 and April 18, 1950.
Berta Ruck letter to Wesley Hartley
Autograph letter written and signed by Berta Ruck on behalf of her husband Oliver Onions to Wesley Hartley, dated March 6, 1960.
C.P. Snow letters to Arthur Mizener
Consists of seventeen letters written by British novelist C.P. Snow to American author Arthur Mizener between 1956 and 1961, as well as three letters written by Snow's wife, British author Pamela Johnson Hansford to Rosemary Mizener, and a press release.