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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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.
Subject
- 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
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