Correspondence Received by Charles and Louise Stevenson, 1927 - 1944
Scope and Contents
A file holding several letters received by Charles and Louise Stevenson, parents of poet, Anne Stevenson. The following are present: a typescript letter from 'Ruth,' dated 19 January 1936, congratulating the couple on the birth of their new daughter, Diana, along with providing information on her current activities to find work; and two letters from Lionel Elvin [future father-in-law of Anne], including one dating from the beginning of his time as Principal of Ruskin College, in Oxford. Also present is a manuscript letter from Louise to Charles, dated 1 November 1927, which features two poems written by her, including one dedicated to her late brother, Paul.
Dates
- Creation: 1927 - 1944
Creator
- Elvin, Herbert Lionel, 1905-2005 (Director of the Institute of Education at London University) (Person)
- Stevenson, Anne Katharine, 1933-2020 (Poet) (Collector, Person)
- Stevenson, Louise Ellen Destler, 1908-1963 (Wife of Charles Leslie Stevenson) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
Copyright over the letters of Lionel Elvin are held by his estate. Copyright over the letter from Louise to Charles is held by the estate of Anne Stevenson and other members of her family; copyright expires on 31 December 2039. It is unknown whether the letter from 'Ruth' remains under copyright.
Extent
1 file(s) (A gusseted folder.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Subject
Repository Details
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