Silkin, Jon, 1930-1997 (poet)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1930 - 1997
Biography
Jon Silkin (1930-97), poet
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Series
Correspondence from Jon Silkin, 1959-1966
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8985/587-594
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:
1959-1966
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
Letter and two postcards from Jon Silkin; Newcastle upon Tyne, 7 May 1966-12 Sep. 1966
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9716/1/64-66
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Letters to Gömöri, with related items.
Dates:
7 May 1966-12 Sep. 1966
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection contains personal correspondence. The provisions of the Data Protection Act (1998) apply to access.
File
SILKIN, Jon, Jan-Jul 1976
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10038/8/43
Scope and Contents
Two letters from Jon Silkin to Riley written on Stand headed paper. Silkin founded the magazine 'Stand' in 1952 and was editor until his death.
Dates:
Jan-Jul 1976
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection contains personal correspondence. The provisions of the Data Protection Act (1998) apply. Access to documents may be restricted if they contain information exempted from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 2000. Some correspondence files are closed for specified periods for reasons of confidentiality.