Medals, coins and certificates belonging or awarded to Philip Larkin.
Dates
- Creation: 1965-1984
Extent
0.5 Linear metres (2 shelfmarks)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries MS. Eng. a. 2037
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Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Eng. a. 2037-2038
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 6513
Abstract
Medals, certificates and miscellaneous objects of Philip Larkin
Biographical / Historical
Philip Larkin (1922-1985) was an English poet, novelist and librarian.
Custodial History
The collection was left in a bank vault in Hull after the death of Monica Jones, then passed to Gosschalks, the solicitors for the Larkin and Jones Estates. It was sent by Gosschalks to the Bodleian 4 August 2010.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bequest of Monica Jones, 2001.
Subject
- Title
- Catalogue of medals, certificates and miscellaneous objects of Philip Larkin
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Original catalogue by Judith Priestman. EAD version by Harriet Costelloe
- Date
- 2016
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk