Letters of Sir John Betjeman to Edmund William Gilbert

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MS. Don. c. 149

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With two letters to Barbara Gilbert, 1972, 1974, and a number of Christmas cards sent by Betjeman to the Gilberts.

Dates

1946-71

Extent

99 Leaves

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Don. c. 149, fols. 1-2].

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Shelfmark:

MS. Don. c. 149

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 13976

Additional Description

Overview

Letters of Sir John Betjeman to Edmund William Gilbert

Biographical / Historical

Sir John Betjeman (1906-1984) was an English poet, writer, and broadcaster, and Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1972 until his death.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by the Friends of the Bodleian, 1977.

Indexed Names and Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Letters of Sir John Betjeman to Edmund William Gilbert
Status: Completed
Date: EAD version 2018
Language of description: English

Repository Details

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