Spender, Stephen Harold, Sir, 1909-1995 (Knight, poet and critic)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1909 - 1995
Found in 18 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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
For access conditions see the Archive Centre pages of the King's College Cambridge website.
Found in:
Archive Centre, King's College, Cambridge
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Non-Members
File
'Bitter Fame' Correspondence File 5, 1990 - 1993, 1997
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9451/19/1/5
Scope and Contents
A file holding letters sent to and by Anne Stevenson, connected to her biography on Sylvia Plath, Bitter Fame, which include reactions to the publication following its release. Correspondents include: Olwyn Hughes, Ted Hughes, Peter Davison at Houghton Mifflin, Robert McMullen, Jude Bourguignon at Penguin Books, Dale J. Sprague, Bob Dykeman, C.J. Hardy, Jullian Becker, Ruth Scott, Madeline Strong Diehl, Marion Bright, Paul Roche, Joe Lobenthal, Richard Murphy, Ruth...
Dates:
1990 - 1993; 1997
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
See sub-level records for any information on access restrictions or closures of material.
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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
For access conditions see the Archive Centre pages of the King's College Cambridge website.
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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
For access conditions see the Archive Centre pages of the King's College Cambridge website.
Series
Correspondence from Sir Stephen Spender, 1956-1974
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8985/609-613
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Letters from many American and English poets and scholars, 1940-80; occasional manuscripts and typescripts of poetry; 18 letters on The Sandpipers; and a collection of letters of poets and writers, 1856-c.1950.
Dates:
1956-1974
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
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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
For access conditions see the Archive Centre pages of the King's College Cambridge website.
File
Letters to RNL from Stephen Spender, 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.
Series
Miscellaneous Writings, c late 1930s-2019
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9451/17
Scope and Contents
Writings produced by Anne Stevenson that fall outside of her poetry, prose works, critical studies, radio scripts, opera libretti, translations, essays, reviews and other output covered in the 16 series preceding this one. The following types of items are present in this series, but are not limited to: non-poetry writings produced by Stevenson during her elementary/primary school years; introductions, prefaces and forewords for non-Stevenson publications; blurbs [a short description for a...
Dates:
c late 1930s-2019
Conditions Governing Access:
See sub-level records for any information on access restrictions or closures of material.
Item
'Notes on Poetry (April 29, 2014)', 2014
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9451/17/17
Scope and Contents
A three-page document containing Anne Stevenson's thoughts on Stephen Spender's autobiography, World Within World. The document is largely composed of extracts taken from the publication, specifically from pages 270 to 272, in which Spender defends writing an autobiography rather than an autobiographical novel. It is unclear whether this document was produced for a talk or other public event, or for another purpose.
Dates:
2014
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Series:
See sub-level records for any information on access restrictions or closures of material.
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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
For access conditions see the Archive Centre pages of the King's College Cambridge website.
File
'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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
For access conditions see the Archive Centre pages of the King's College Cambridge website.
File
Stephen Spender, 1961-1973
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9813/C1/113
Scope and Contents
With the letters is a ms. of 1 page by Meynell captioned 'My row with Stephen Spender, now happily healed'.
Dates:
1961-1973
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).
File
The four elements, by John Rastell; edited by Roger Coleman, 1971-1972
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9824/A/11
Scope and Contents
Letters after publication from Lewis Allen, Joseph Blumenthal, Allen Hutt, Charles Ryskamp, and Stephen Spender.
Dates:
1971-1972
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).
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