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Greeting cards sent by Monica Jones to Philip Larkin

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Comprises mainly undated greeting cards sent to Philip Larkin from Monica Jones, signed 'Monica' and in the persona of various animals (G.F. Pussy [Dr Pussy] first appears c. Jan 1956). Green ink is used Nov 1953-Nov 1956; black biro from 16 Nov 1963 onwards.

Dates

  • Creation: 1950s-1984

Extent

0.75 Linear metres (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. c. 7182, fol. 62].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MS. Eng. c. 7182 fols. 62-71, 79-80; MSS. Eng. c. 7183-7186.

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 17421

Abstract

Greeting cards sent by Monica Jones to Philip Larkin, 1950s-1984.

Biographical / Historical

For full biographical histories, see Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by the Estate of Monica Jones, August 2003.

Related Materials

Bodleian Libraries

  1. MS. Eng. b. 2148; MSS. Eng. c. 7403-7448, 7553-7555; MS. Photogr. c. 459 - Letters from Philip Larkin to Monica Jones, 1946-1984
  2. MS. Eng. c. 2762 - Letters to Philip Larkin from Bruce and Ann Montgomery, 1943-1980
  3. MSS. Eng. c. 6044-6054 - Letters from Kingsley Amis to Philip Larkin, 1944-1985
  4. MSS. Eng. c. 7133-7181; MS. Eng. c. 7182 fols. 1-61, 72-78, 81-93; MS. Photogr. c. 185, fols. 94-97 - Letters of Monica Jones to Philip Larkin, 1946-1970s
  5. MSS. Eng. c. 7449-7462; MS. Photogr. c. 185, fols. 79-88 - Correspondence of Philip Larkin and Judy Egerton, 1954-1985
  6. MSS. Eng. lett. c. 859-860 - Letters from Barbara Pym to Philip Larkin, 1961-1979
Title
Catalogue of greeting cards sent by Monica Jones to Philip Larkin, 1950s-1984
Status
Published
Author
Finding aid prepared by Kate Longworth and Judith Priestman. Edited by Rachael Marsay.
Date
2020
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
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