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'The Thought-Fox', 1990-01-01

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/1058/HUG/1/6

Scope and Contents

Manuscript fair copy of 'The Thought-Fox'. Includes a signed and dated inscription from Ted Hughes giving the poem to Roy Davids.

Dates

  • Creation: 1990-01-01

Conditions Governing Access

Access to this item must be arranged in advance of any researcher visit.

Biographical / Historical

The poem was originally composed at 18 Rugby Street London in 1955. This manuscript was written at Roy Davids's request at Court Green, North Tawton, Devon, 1 January 1990.

Extent

1 item(s)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The College purchased the poem in April 2013 with the generous assistance of John Lebus, Roy Davids and the Friends of the National Libraries.

Related Materials

See GBR/1058/1/3, 1/4, 3/7-9, 3/12, 3/13, 3/15, 3/16 for further material relating to Roy Davids.

Physical Description

Framed and glazed.

Repository Details

Part of the Pembroke College Library and Archive Repository

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