Archive of C. Day-Lewis [pseudonym Nicholas Blake] and his wife Jill Balcon
MSS. 6681/1-58; MSS. 6681 Photogr. 1-4; JL 935-936, 952; MS. Cons. Res. Objects 76.
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Archive of C. Day-Lewis [pseudonym Nicholas Blake] and his wife Jill Balcon
Shelfmark
MSS. 6681/1-58; MSS. 6681 Photogr. 1-4; JL 935-936, 952; MS. Cons. Res. Objects 76.
Summary
The archive of the poet and novelist C. Day-Lewis [pseudonym Nicholas Blake] (1904-1972) and his wife, the actress Jill Balcon (1925-2009).
Date
1778-2009
Bulk, 1928-2009
Language
English
Physical extent
9.3 Linear metres
66 physical shelfmarks
Acquisition
Donated by Daniel Day-Lewis and Tamasin Day-Lewis to the Bodleian Library in 2012, accompanying an initial literary bequest by Jill Balcon following her death in 2009.
MSS. 6681/17-18 deposited separately in 2013.
Subject
Poetry
20th century
21st century
English literature -- 20th century
Literature -- 20th century
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