Literary papers of Elizabeth Jenkins
MSS. 15051/1-8
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Literary papers of Elizabeth Jenkins
Shelfmark
MSS. 15051/1-8
Summary
Literary papers of Elizabeth Jenkins, 1962-1982.
Date
1962-1982
Language
English
Physical extent
1.2 Linear metres
8 boxes
Custodial history
The manuscripts for The Tortoise and the Hare and Jenkins' earlier novels were not preserved by the author (see Bodleian Library Record, Vol XXIII, no.4, April 1990, p.336).
Acquisition
Donated to the Bodleian Library by Elizabeth Jenkins, July 1988.
Subject
Literature -- 20th century
Biography
English literature
20th century
Women authors, English -- 20th century
Historical fiction, English
English literature -- 20th century
Novelists -- 20th century
