'T', 1958-2004
File
MS. Sampson dep. 37
Held at the Weston Library
Includes:
- letter from James Thurber, [writer and cartoonist], enclosing a copy of his letter of introduction for Sampson to William Shawn, editor of The New Yorker, 25 Aug. 1958, typescript
- correspondence with Rev. Timothy Beaumont concerning his plans for the development of the weekly paper, Time and Tide, and the possibility of Sampson undertaking an editorial role, 1960, typescript
- correspondence with Professor Donald Stuart, Memorial University, Newfoundland, relating to the publication of the work of Can Themba, writer and Drum journalist, 1970, typescript
- letter from Kenneth Tynan in response to a letter from Sampson concerning a film, [possibly 'Macbeth'], 29 Mar., no year [?1971], typescript
- postcard from Lionel Trilling, [literary critic and teacher], referring to the 'Committee on Guest Privileges for Distinguished Visitors', 19 Jan. 1975
- correspondence with Hugh Thomas, [Baron Thomas], regarding the retention of the British Museum's Reading Room as a reading room, the award of his peerage, the postal service, and other matters, 1980-2004, manuscript and typescript
- letter from Charles Douglas-Home, editor of The Times, regarding reporting of Common Crisis [the Brandt Commission's Common Crisis North-South: Cooperation for World Recovery (MIT Press, 1983)] in that paper, 15 Feb. 1983, typescript
- three letters from Donald Trelford, [editor of the Observer], responding to Sampson's suggestion of a David Astor Festschrift and to Sampson's account of his [heart] operation, and referring to other matters, 1986-1989, typescript
- letter from Andrew Turnbull, Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, regarding an honour for David Astor, 16 Jan. 1991, typescript (= closed).
Dates
- Creation: 1958-2004
Extent
138 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Conditions Governing Access
Some material is closed.
Shelfmark
MS. Sampson dep. 37
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk