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Poems written by Elizabeth Jennings

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Drafts of three poems by Elizabeth Jennings [c.1965], with three drawings, 1963; and notebook of poems written by Elizabeth Jennings, 1969.

Dates

  • Creation: 1963-1969

Extent

0.12 Linear metres (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. poet. c. 67, fols. 5-11].

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MS. Eng. poet. c. 67, fols. 5-11; MS. Eng. poet. c. 79

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 20950

Abstract

Manuscript poems by Elizabeth Jennings, 1963-1969.

Biographical / Historical

For a full biography of Elizabeth Joan Jennings (1926-2001), poet, see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Oxford Book Auctions sale, 15 Jun 1984, lot 265.

Related Materials

Bodleian Libraries

  1. MS. Eng. c. 7982 - Letters from Elizabeth Jennings to Anthony and Ann Thwaite, 1955-1961.
  2. MS. Eng. c. 8238, fols. 46-50 - Two letters from Elizabeth Jennings to Anthony Thwaite, 1954; with an undated printed poem by Jennings, illustrated by Anthony Baynes, beginning 'Atlantis now will be ignored forever' [published as 'New Worlds'].
  3. MS. Eng. c. 8394, fols. 66-76 - Five letters from Elizabeth Jennings relating to the purchase of her poetry and a request for an autograph, Aug 1972-May 1974.
  4. MS. Eng. lett. c. 836, fols. 6, 55, 62 - letter from Elizabeth Jennings, 1977, with draft of poem and corrected proof, 1977.

Bibliography

  • Elizabeth Jennings, Lucidities (1970).
Title
Catalogue of poems written by Elizabeth Jennings, 1963-1969
Status
Published
Author
Finding aid prepared by Rachael Marsay
Date
2021
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Sponsor
Catalogued with the generous support of the Roy Davids bequest

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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Weston Library
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