The papers comprise scrapbooks and albums of newscuttings relating to the majority of Day's career along with typescript copies of many of his speeches and lectures, as well as correspondence and letters of congratulation from many leading figures of the period including politicians, broadcasters and lawyers.
Dates
- Creation: 1950-2001
Extent
2.64 Linear metres (24 Shelfmarks)
Language of Materials
- English
Conditions Governing Access
Some material is closed.
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. c. 7104, fols. 1-2].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Eng. a. 2032, b. 2118-2129, c. 7104-7113; Photogr. c. 185
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 11008
Abstract
Correspondence and papers of, and newscuttings collected by, Sir Robin Day (1923-2000), television broadcaster and journalist.
Biographical / Historical
Sir Robin Day (1923-2000) was a radio and television broadcaster. See Dictionary of National Biography and Who's Who for further details.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bequest, 2001.
- Title
- Catalogue of the archive of Sir Robin Day, 1950-2001
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Oliver House
- Date
- 2009
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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