Thompson, Francis Joseph, 1859-1907 (poet)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1859 - 1907
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Series
Family papers, 1842-1973
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9813/A
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
This collection includes Meynell's archive of papers in his various occupations, including his years at the Pelican Press (1916-23) and Nonesuch Press (1923-36 and 1952-68, although the papers of what he called 'pre-war Nonesuch' are mostly lost). Further papers related to typographical and other design come from Meynell's work for the Limited Editions Club, the advertising firm Mather and Crowther, the Board of Trade, H. M. Stationery Office, the Post Office, and others. Besides these, the...
Dates:
1842-1973
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Sub-Series
New judgments: Francis Thompson (1942), 1941-1944
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9813/B3
Scope and Contents
The programme was recorded and broadcast on the BBC Home Service on 4 Dec. 1942. The recording was re-broadcast on 15 May 1944.
Dates:
1941-1944
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Sub-Series
Other broadcasts, 1933-1971
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9813/B60
Scope and Contents
Included are some broadcasts that are not Meynell's compositions, namely poetry readings and Brains Trust programmes (1943-1944).
Dates:
1933-1971
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
File
Remarks on Francis Thompson to open an exhibition, 1959
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9813/B59/62
Scope and Contents
Typescript of 2 pages (carbon copy); and correspondence with the organizers (Jane Downton and James Brown) This was for the Francis Thompson exhibition at the Harris Library, Preston. Meynell's remarks were recorded and played at the opening on 22 Oct. 1959.
Dates:
1959
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
File
Remarks on the sixtieth anniversary of Francis Thompson's death, 1967
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9813/B59/76
Scope and Contents
Typescript (carbon copy) of 2 pages dated July 1967 and marked 'FM at Palace Court meeting of F. T. Society'.
Dates:
1967
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
File
Speech for the celebration of the centenary of Francis Thompson at Boston College, 1959
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9813/B59/60
Scope and Contents
Original typescript of 2 pages with ms. alterations, and 2 carbon copies. The typescript is marked 'Tape recording sent to Father Connolly at Boston College Library Oct. 59'. With these are a letter from Connolly and a printed programme for the centenary exhibition at the library.
Dates:
1959
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).