Three Edmund Blunden documents from the printed books collection of Michael Turner
Single Item
MS. Eng. c. 8394, fols. 35-39
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Three Edmund Blunden documents from the printed books collection of Michael Turner, comprising:
- (fol. 35) Letter to Lascelles Abercrombie, 16 Jan 1931
- (fol. 36) Postcard to Abercrombie, double-franked 8 and 9 Jan 1936
- (fols. 37-38) Autograph poem 'The Memorial (1914-1918)', n.d.
- (fol. 39) Envelope franked Aug 1931, in which the poem was found enclosed together with the letter of 16 Jan, although it seems not to have been sent with the letter.
Dates
- Creation: Jan 1931-Jan 1936 and n.d.
Extent
5 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. c. 8394, fols. 35-39].
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Shelfmark:
MS. Eng. c. 8394, fols. 35-39
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 12862
Abstract
Three Edmund Blunden documents from the printed books collection of Michael Turner.
Biographical / Historical
Edmund Charles Blunden (1896-1974) was a poet and university teacher. He served as an officer in the First World War and he reflected on his experiences in poetry and prose. For more information see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
Custodial History
Originally catalogued as a printed item with reference Turner 231.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Michael Turner in 2014.
Subject
- Title
- Three Edmund Blunden documents from the printed books collection of Michael Turner
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Meg Woodward
- Date
- 2019
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk