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Spender, Stephen Harold, Sir, 1909 - 1995 (Knight, poet and critic)

 Person

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

 Sous-sous Fonds

Auden and Spender, 1928 - 1983

 Sous-sous Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0272/NM/Auden
Scope and Contents

Copy of an early edition of Auden's 'Poems' published by Spender, together with two letters from Auden to Spender and Spender's eulogy of Auden. Documents regarding the donation are included.

Dates: 1928 - 1983
 File

Correspondence between Stephen Spender and NGA, 1971-05-31 - 1993-12-14

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0272/NGA/5/1/928
Scope and Contents

This file comprises:-
8 autograph letters signed and 1 typed letter signed from Stephen Spender to NGA. 31 May [1971] - 14 Dec. 1993
1 carbon typed letter from NGA to Stephen Spender. 2 Oct. 1975
1 carbon typed letter from NGA to Prof. J.F. (Frank) Kermode. 8 Jun. 1971
Manuscript note by NGA regarding Stephen Spender.



Dates: 1971-05-31 - 1993-12-14
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some files are closed because they contain personal information. Most files which are marked as restricted access can be read with the written permission of the author. All other files may be consulted in the Archive Centre following the standard registration procedures.
 File

Correspondence from E.M. Forster to R.J. Buckingham: 1937, 1937

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/18/82/7
Scope and Contents 72 autograph letters, signed, and 20 autograph postcards, signed, from E.M. Forster to R.J. Buckingham. Including 1 autograph letter, signed, annotated by Christopher [Isherwood], 28 June 1937.Enclosures:1 autograph letter, signed, from Joe [Ackerley] to E.M. Forster. [c. 20 Aug. 1937]1 autograph letter, signed, from John [Fisher] to E.M. Forster. 15 Sept. 19371 autograph postcard, signed, from Christopher [Isherwood] to E.M. Forster. 15 June 19371 autograph letter,...
Dates: 1937
 File

Correspondence from E.M. Forster to R.J. Buckingham: 1949, 1949

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/18/82/31
Scope and Contents 37 autograph letters, signed, 7 autograph postcards, signed, and 1 telegram from E.M. Forster to R.J. Buckingham.Enclosures:1 autograph letter, signed, from 'Bill' to E.M. Forster. [c. 30 Mar. 1949]1 autograph letter, signed, from E.M. Forster to Anwar [Masood]. [p.m. 11 Feb. 1949]1 autograph letter, signed, from William [Plomer] to E.M. Forster. 5 Oct. 19491 telegram from [E.W.] Root to E.M. Forster. 18 Apr 19491 autograph letter, signed, from [E.W.] Root to E.M....
Dates: 1949
 File

GHWR running across a villa courtyard, 1974-04

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0272/GHWR/5/342
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of GHWR running across a villa courtyard in Corfu, Greece. Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.8 cm. Sleeve 162.

Dates: 1974-04
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The majority of the Rylands Papers are readily available to scholars in the Archive Centre. Record consultation is by appointment. Personal letters of living authors may only be consulted with their written permission. Some material is reserved in view of its sensitivity. There is no access to such material for the time being.
 Item

Letter from Sir Stephen Spender to Frances Partridge, 1994-09-10

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/6/1/178
Scope and Contents

1 autograph letter signed.

Dates: 1994-09-10
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: Certain letters are closed under the terms of the Data Protection Act (1998) because they contain sensitive information about living individuals. Researchers may apply in writing to the Archivist to see the closed material, stating the intended use and precise nature of the information requested. The Archivist and Frances Partridge's Literary Executor will then consider whether non-sensitive parts of the letter may be made available, and they will consult the author if necessary. Please be aware that this decision may take several weeks and may incur photocopying charges. A statement to this effect is given with each closed file.
 File

Letters from Cyril Connolly to GHWR, 1939-11-06 - 1972-09-21

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0272/GHWR/3/100
Scope and Contents

2 typed letters signed (1 co-signed by Stephen Spender).

Dates: 1939-11-06 - 1972-09-21
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The majority of the Rylands Papers are readily available to scholars in the Archive Centre. Record consultation is by appointment. Personal letters of living authors may only be consulted with their written permission. Some material is reserved in view of its sensitivity. There is no access to such material for the time being.
 File

Letters from Stephen Spender to GHWR, 1930 - 1988

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0272/GHWR/3/398
Scope and Contents

10 autograph letters signed. The letter dated 8 Oct. 1930 encloses early typescript drafts of 'What I Expected' and 'Unemployed' (see 'Collected Poems' (Faber: London, 1985), pp. 24, 45). The letter dated 2 May 1988 encloses a photograph of Stephen Spender taken in the 1930s, annotated on the reverse by John Lehmann, 26 Oct. 1937.

Dates: 1930 - 1988
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The majority of the Rylands Papers are readily available to scholars in the Archive Centre. Record consultation is by appointment. Personal letters of living authors may only be consulted with their written permission. Some material is reserved in view of its sensitivity. There is no access to such material for the time being.
 File

Letters from Stephen Spender to JDH, 1933 - 1953

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0272/JDH/26/92
Scope and Contents

5 autograph letters signed.

Dates: 1933 - 1953
 File

Letters to Rosamond Lehmann, 1929-12-09 - 1985-11-02

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0272/RNL/2/577
Scope and Contents 22 autograph letters signed (1 is addressed to Rosamond Lehmann and Wogan Philipps) and 1 autograph postcard signed. The file includes:-- typescript of a poem by Stephen Spender entitled, 'Dream No Dream' with a dedication to Rosamond Lehmann- annotated galley proof of Stephen Spender's poem, 'Missing my daughter', enclosed with letter of 12 Jun. [1953]. This poem was withdrawn from the 'New Statesman and Nation' when Stephen Spender objected to a critical review of 'The Echoing...
Dates: 1929-12-09 - 1985-11-02
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: Some items contain sensitive personal information and are closed to researchers under the terms of the Data Protection Act (1998). A request to view these items must be made in writing to the Archivist who will discuss with the researcher the possibilities for obtaining the written permission of the author. A statement to this effect is given with each closed file.
 File

'Other People', 1993-05-29 - 1993-10-17

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/1/2/2
Scope and Contents

This file contains correspondence from such individuals as Stephen Spender, cuttings and photocopies of reviews, and administrative letters with the publisher. 'Other People' covers diaries Sept. 1963 - Dec. 1966.

Dates: 1993-05-29 - 1993-10-17
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'Sir Galahad' vol. 1, no. 2, 1929-05-14

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0272/FLM/2/3
Scope and Contents

The issue includes contributions by Louis MacNeice, Stephen Spender and Anthony Blunt, and was edited by Louis MacNeice. The cover was designed by John Hilton (see Louis MacNeice: 'The Strings are False', 1965, p. 28).

Dates: 1929-05-14

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