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Letters to Rosamond Lehmann, 1929-12-09 - 1985-11-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/RNL/2/577

Scope and Contents

22 autograph letters signed (1 is addressed to Rosamond Lehmann and Wogan Philipps) and 1 autograph postcard signed. The file includes:-
- typescript of a poem by Stephen Spender entitled, 'Dream No Dream' with a dedication to Rosamond Lehmann
- annotated galley proof of Stephen Spender's poem, 'Missing my daughter', enclosed with letter of 12 Jun. [1953]. This poem was withdrawn from the 'New Statesman and Nation' when Stephen Spender objected to a critical review of 'The Echoing Grove'
- typescript translation of a poem by Stefan George (1868-1933, German poet and translator), with the first line, 'My child came home ...'. On the back is a poem (or continuation of the same poem) with the first line, 'What I expected was ...'
- typescript of 'The Prisoners' on the back of an autograph manuscript letter to Rosamond Lehmann and Wogan Philipps dated 25 Apr. [no year, possibly 1930s].



Dates

  • Creation: 1929-12-09 - 1985-11-02

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Series:

Some items contain sensitive personal information and are closed to researchers under the terms of the Data Protection Act (1998). A request to view these items must be made in writing to the Archivist who will discuss with the researcher the possibilities for obtaining the written permission of the author. A statement to this effect is given with each closed file.

Extent

1 envelope(s) (45 items in envelope) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Some items were damaged by water before their transfer to King's College.

Former / Other Reference

Misc. 42A/77 and RR/1

Date information

DateText: Many items are dated with the day and month only.

Originator(s)

Spender, Stephen

Finding aid date

2009-09-18 13:46:05+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Archive Centre, King's College, Cambridge Repository

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