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Archive of Sir Malcolm Pasley

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The archive comprises Sir Malcolm Pasley's correspondence with distinguished German scholars, lectures and conference papers, editorial documents for the S. Fischer Verlag's Kafka Critical Edition and material related to various Kafka exhibitions. Present are also photocopies and microfilms of Franz Kafka's manuscripts and a group of papers of Marianna Steiner, Franz Kafka's niece.

Dates

  • Creation: 1910-2002, n.d.

Extent

5 Linear metres (20 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English
  • German
  • French
  • Czech

Mostly in English and German, with some material in French and Czech.

Conditions Governing Access

Some material is closed.

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 22436/1].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. 22436/1-20

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 22436

Abstract

Archive of Sir Malcolm Pasley (1926-2004), with the majority of papers relating to Franz Kafka, 1910-2002, n.d.

Biographical / Historical

Sir Malcolm Pasley (1926-2004) was a scholar, critic and editor of German literature, particularly of Franz Kafka. Further details of his life and work can be found in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Lady Virginia Pasley, 2005.

Status
Published
Author
Margaret Czepiel
Date
2023
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
First edition.

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom