Notes on various subjects, with some papers of Jacqueline Elmore, 1942-c. 1993
Includes
(fols. 1-56) leaves removed from notebooks (like MSS. Eng. d. 3641-3663, in section B.2.2a), containing notes on people and events, many relating to Gillian's childhood, and the war years, compiled c.1989-1993
(fols. 57-69) a few notes on the Oxford University Railway Club
(fols. 70-185) notes on her family, mainly grandparents and parents, with (fols. 181-185) a few notes on John Sutro
(fols. 186-210) notes and suggested titles for her proposed book of Sutro's (and her own) memoirs
(fols. 211-97) papers relating to her novels
- (fols. 211-26) notes, and alternative titles
- (fols. 226-62) 'Second ending' of 'Un étrange maître' (see MS. Eng. d. 3664, below)
- (fols. 263-297) heavily annotated drafts of passages from various versions, including (fols. 296v-297) notes by Mario Soldati (see also the note on related material under MS. Eng. d. 3665)
(fols. 298-340) a few papers of Jacqueline Elmore, including
- (fols. 298-300) cuttings, 1941-2
- (fols. 301-28) programmes of shows in which she played, [1940s?], including (fols. 311-328) Casino de Paris, with photographs of performers including (fols. 313, 321) Josephine Baker, and (fol. 321v) Jacqueline Elmore
- (fols. 329-40) notes by Gillian
(fols. 341-57) miscellaneous papers, including
- (fols. 350-353) notes on Graham Greene
- (fols. 355-257) draft of letter by Gillian concerning Evelyn Waugh, n.d.
Dates
- Creation: 1942-c. 1993
Extent
358 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. c. 7268
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Fols. 341-57 transferred from Trinity College, Dec. 2005.
Repository Details
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