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Brenan, Edward Fitzgerald, 1894 - 1987 (writer and hispanist)

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Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

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Bloomsbury and its circle, 1920 - 1991

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/7/5/1
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Snapshots and professional studio portraits of Barbara Bagenal, Angelica Bell, Clive Bell, Francis Birrell, Gerald Brenan, Dora Carrington, Roger Fry, Edward Gathorne-Hardy, Henry Lamb, Janetta Parladé, G.H.W. ('Dadie') Rylands, Roger Senhouse, Julia Strachey, Lytton Strachey and Stephen Tomlin. The photographers include Lettice Ramsay and Kyrle Leng.

Dates: 1920 - 1991
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'D.N.B.', 1997-01-29 - 1998-10-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/1/3/4
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This file contains correspondence and administrative papers regarding 'New Dictionary of National Biography' entries by Frances Partridge. It also contains proofs with annotations by Frances Partridge of her entries for Dora Carrington and Gerald Brenan.

Dates: 1997-01-29 - 1998-10-01
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'FP Reviews and Articles, Miscellaneous', 1987-05-08 - 1996-08-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/1/3/1
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This file contains:
- cuttings and photocopies of newspaper articles about Frances Partridge
- book reviews, articles and obituaries by Frances Partridge
- typescript 'Why I am a pacifist'
- typescript 'Growing up with music'
- typescript review of the film 'Carrington'
- typescript DNB entry for Gerald Brenan
- typescript 'Talk to PEN club on pacifism', 10 Feb. 1988.






Dates: 1987-05-08 - 1996-08-04
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Gerald Brenan in a garden, 1922 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/7/4/1/338
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Snapshot of a man identified from Frances Partridge's index as Gerald Brenan standing in a garden with beehives. He is standing with his left hand in his trouser pocket, looking away from the camera to the right.

Dates: 1922 - 1930
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Gerald Brenan sitting on a hillside, 1922 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/7/4/1/276
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Snapshot of Gerald Brenan sitting facing the camera on a grassy hillside. Two men sit behind him, one of whom might be Lytton Strachey. According to Frances Partridge's index, this image was taken in Spain.

Dates: 1922 - 1930
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Gerald Brenan standing in a garden, 1922 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/7/4/1/359
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Snapshot of Gerald Brenan standing on a lawn with his hands in front of him, looking towards the camera. A house, wall and trees are in the background.

Dates: 1922 - 1930
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Gerald Brenan with Gamel Brenan, 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/7/4/2/146
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Snapshot of Gamel Brenan sitting in a deckchair, looking down to the right. She has a cat sitting on her lap. Gerald Brenan leans over towards the cat, with his head turned away from the camera.

Dates: 1930
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Interior view of three men seated in chairs, 1922 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/7/4/1/306
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Snapshot of three men, one of whom might be Gerald Brenan and one might be Robin John. They are sitting at a table on wooden chairs with bowls and jugs on a high shelf behind them.

Dates: 1922 - 1930
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Ralph Partridge and Gerald Brenan sitting outdoors, 1922 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/7/4/1/363
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Snapshot of Ralph Partridge in the foreground, sitting on a blanket on a grassy slope, wearing shorts and looking to the left. Gerald Brenan sits next to him in the background, with his left leg bent at the knee, looking at the camera. Both men are smiling. It is the same image as FCP/7/4/1/179.

Dates: 1922 - 1930
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Ralph Partridge and Gerald Brenan sitting outdoors, 1922 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/7/4/1/179
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Snapshot of Ralph Partridge in the foreground, sitting on a blanket on a grassy slope, wearing shorts and looking to the left. Gerald Brenan sits next to him in the background, with his left leg bent at the knee, looking at the camera. Both men are smiling. It is the same image as FCP/7/4/1/363.

Dates: 1922 - 1930
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Ralph Partridge and Gerald Brenan sitting with others around a table, 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/7/4/2/148
Scope and Contents Snapshot of Gerald Brenan sitting to the left of a table laid with a teapot and cups and saucers. He rests his right hand on the tablecloth and looks to the right. His face is partially in shadow. Ralph Partridge sits next to him, but his face is completely in shadow. At the head of the table, furthest from the camera, sits Tommy Earp. Gamel Brenan sits next to him, her right hand resting on the table, looking to the left at Ralph Partridge. May Earp sits next to her, but her face is...
Dates: 1930
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Ralph Partridge sitting with Gerald Brenan, 1922 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/7/4/1/299
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Snapshot of Gerald Brenan sitting on the ground with his arms crossed on his knees, looking towards the camera. Ralph Partridge is sitting next to him on the ground, looking down at his hands. According to Frances Partridge's index, this image was taken in Spain.

Dates: 1922 - 1930
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Ralph Partridge standing with Gerald Brenan, 1922 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/7/4/1/371
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Snapshot of Ralph Partridge standing to the right, wearing shorts, his hands in his pockets, looking upwards. Gerald Brenan stands next to him, looking downwards with his left hand behind his back. They stand in a rural landscape with a single large tree behind them.

Dates: 1922 - 1930
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Unidentified man looking at ducks, 1922 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/7/4/1/332
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Snapshot of a man in a garden bending over towards a group of white ducks. According to Frances Partridge's index, this man might be Ralph Partridge or Gerald Brenan and the image was taken in Spain.

Dates: 1922 - 1930
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Unidentified man sitting in front of a church, 1922 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/7/4/1/329
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Snapshot of a man sitting on a low wall, looking towards the camera and wearing a hat. According to Frances Partridge's index, this might be Ralph Partridge or Gerald Brenan. In the background is a large church. According to Frances Partridge's index, this image was taken in Spain.

Dates: 1922 - 1930
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Unidentified man smoking a pipe, 1922 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/7/4/1/330
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Snapshot of a man sitting on a low stone wall. He is smoking a pipe and looking away from the camera to the right. According to Frances Partridge's index, this man might be Ralph Partridge or Gerald Brenan and the image was taken in Spain.

Dates: 1922 - 1930
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Unidentified naked man, 1922 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/7/4/1/336
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Snapshot of a naked man standing on rocks at the edge of a river or lake, with his back to the camera. According to Frances Partridge's index, the man might be Ralph Partridge or Gerald Brenan and the image was taken in Spain.

Dates: 1922 - 1930
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Unidentified naked man, 1922 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/FCP/7/4/1/337
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Snapshot of a naked man standing reaching forward with his arms outstretched in the middle of a river. According to Frances Partridge's index, the man might be Ralph Partridge or Gerald Brenan and the image was taken in Spain.

Dates: 1922 - 1930
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University Publisher: Correspondence with Brenan, G., 1942 - 1946

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Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/PRESS 3/1/3/620
Scope and Contents

12 carbon typed letters.

Dates: 1942 - 1946
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Scholarly access to this material may be restricted if it contains information exempted from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 2000. Please apply in advance to the Cambridge University Press Archivist.