Printed material
MS. 6681/34
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Printed material
Shelfmark
MS. 6681/34
Summary
Arranged chronologically. Comprises:
Programme for official opening of new Public Library, Borough of Goole, 20 Nov 1968; and Honorary Degree ceremony at Trinity College Dublin invitations, list of candidates, address, dinner menu and seating plan, 12 Dec 1968.
Itinerary for The British Council visit to Paris (lectures at the British Council and Salle des Ingénieurs Arts et Métiers), 24 Feb-28 Feb 1969; itinerary (annotated by Jill Balcon), invitations, notes on visiting, menu, programme for poetry recital and letters from The British Council visit to Malta, 16 Mar-24 Mar 1969; and ticket and programme for the Unveiling and Dedication of the Memorial to Lord Byron, Westminster Abbey, 8 May 1969; and Yves Saint Laurent programme for Spring-Summer, 1969.
Programme and ticket for the Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees at the University of Hull, 2 May 1970; programmes for the Ceremonial to be Observed at the Opening of Parliament, 2 Jul 1970 enclosing letter from Kenneth Mackintosh, Serjeant-at-Arms dated 16 Jun 1970; and copy of letter to the editor of The Times Literary Supplement from Hallam Tennyson, 17 Nov 1970.
Invitation to luncheon whilst in Rome for the 150th anniversary of Keat's death, Feb 1971; menu for dinner at 10 Downing Street in honour of Emilio Colombo, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, 28 Jun 1971; menu for bi-centenary of Thomas Grey, poet, with first day cover of stamp, Jul 1971 and programme for recital of 18th century poetry for bi-centenary by C. Day-Lewis, 27 Oct 1971; menu for The British Federation of Music Festivals Fiftieth Anniversary Conference Banquet, 9 Oct 1971; programmes for 'A Renaissance Entertainment' as part of the 'Save St Paul's' campaign with letters of appreciation from Michael Butler and Peter Stubb, Lord Mayor, Nov 1971.
Invitation to a reception at the Royal Festival Hall during the interval of the performance of 'The Olympians', 21 Feb 1972; and list of members and guests to The Byron Society House of Lords Dinner, 28 Feb 1972.
Various items, n.d., including: dinner menu for 'Arts Club' (Guest of Honour, C. Day-Lewis); luncheon invitation from the British Ambassador and Lady Hancock; and 'Best Wishes' card from Chatto's staff.
Date
1968-1972
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (6 folders)
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Collection contents
Archive of C. Day-Lewis [pseudonym Nicholas Blake] and his wife Jill Balcon
Papers relating to Poet Laureateship
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