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Poetry, 1900-1964

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MS. 23701/41
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Poetry by Celia Furse, comprising:

Folder 1: The Gift (published 1919), comprising:
  1. Printed volume of The Gift (1919) inscribed 'F. Evelyn Duckworth from M.E.N. Sep 18th 1919'
  2. Press review from the Times Literary Supplement, Nov 1919
  3. Notes by Walter de la Mare on The Gift possibly for a review. The notes are in Theresa Whistler's handwriting and were sent by her to Celia Furse after a research trip to Walter de la Mare's house when researching her biography
  4. Letters from Henry Newbolt (x 2), John Henry Monsell Furse (x 3), Walter de la Mare, 'M.H.' (probably Maurice Hewlett) and 'M.R.' (identity unknown)

Folder 2:
  1. Four poetry notebooks, [1900]-1964

Folder 3:
  1. Khaki letter folder containing poems, 1900-1964. Some duplications and overlap with the poetry notebooks. A mixture of handwritten and typed. The typed items include a projected collection titled 'Invitation at Dusk'

Folder 4:
  1. Loose poems by Celia including those found slipped into the poetry notebooks, 1901-1963
  2. Printed sheet music, 'Long Ago I Went to Rome', words by Celia Furse, music by H.E. Piggott, 1957
  3. Projected collection of poems title 'Jilliads', possibly written by Henry Newbolt for Jill Furse, n.d.
  4. Copy of Celia's poem 'The Gift' in Henry Newbolt's hand, n.d.

Dates

  • Creation: 1900-1964

Extent

1 box

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MS. 23701/41

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