Kay, Jackie, 1961- (poet and novelist)

Person

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: 1961-

Biography

The poet, novelist, and writer of short stories Jackie Kay was born in Edinburgh in 1961. Her works include the volumes of poetry 'The Adoption Papers', 'Darling: New & Selected Poems' and 'Fiere', the novel 'Trumpet', and an autobiography, 'Red Dust Road'. She teaches at Newcastle University and lives in Manchester. In 2006 she was awarded an MBE for services to literature.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Sub-Series

Christian Sanderson, by Jackie Kay; with silkscreens by Peter Arkle (1996), 1995-1997

Sub-Series

Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9927/A15

Scope and Contents From the Series:

There were 18 Prospero Poets editions, from 1994 to 1997. Most subseries here include papers relating to the individual publication and to the accompanying Clarion Newsletter. Further correspondence involving the designer Dennis Hall and series editor Simon Rae will be found in subseries D1.

Dates: 1995-1997

Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection contains personal correspondence. The provisions of the Data Protection Act (1998) apply to access.

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Clarion Publishing Archive / Papers relating to Prospero Poets

File

Jackie Kay

File

Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10043/6

Scope and Contents

Work by Jackie Kay arising from a residency at Kettle's Yard. Comprises colour scan printouts of 'Helen's room', 'A conversation between the darkness and the light at Kettle's Yard', and a drawing of a woman. The printouts were made in Cambridge University Library from digital .jpg scans supplied by Kay.

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).

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Thresholds Project Poetry Archive