Miscellaneous papers
MS. Eng. misc. b. 80
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Miscellaneous papers
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. misc. b. 80
Summary
(a) (fols. 1-6) Robin Milford's own list of his works with photocopies.
(b) (fols. 22-35) Typed scenario for the opera 'The scarlet letter' [Op. 112].
(c) (fols. 37-43) Notes based on Robin Milford's diary, by Mrs K. R. Milford, with a few additions by Anne Ridler.
(d) (fols. 44-50) A brief memoir of Robin Milford, written by Anne Ridler at his wife's request. Typescript.
(e) (fols. 53-59) Poems by Robin Milford, 1939-1940. Autograph (fol. 54) and typescript.
(f) (fols. 60-77) 4 autograph letters to Anne Ridler, 1937-1959, and typed copies of other letters.
(g) (fol. 80) Script of a broadcast talk.
(h) (fols. 88-120) Robin Milford's recollections of his son Barnaby (12 May 1935-3 May 1941). Typescript.
(j) (fol. 126) 3 sonnets 'In Memoriam Robin Milford' by Anne Ridler. Typescript.
(k) (fols. 127-150) Robin Milford's diary of a holiday abroad, 1954.
Date
12 May 1935-1954, n.d.
Language
English
Physical extent
213 Leaves
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Collection contents
Compositions of Robin Humphrey Milford
Miscellaneous papers
Miscellaneous papers
