Letters from Louis MacNeice to Mary Wimbush
MS. Eng. c. 7879
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Letters from Louis MacNeice to Mary Wimbush
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. c. 7879
Summary
Comprises:
(fols. 1-6) letter of 4 Apr 1960, with (fols. 2-5) a fair copy autograph poem 'Good Dream (for you darling)'
(fols. 7-8) 11 Apr 1960 [franked]
(fols. 9-10) 21 May [franked]
(fols. 11-12) 26 Jul 1960 [franked]
(fols. 13-15) 27 Aug 1960 [franked]
(fols. 16-18) 2 Sep [1960; franked 3 Sep 1960]
(fols. 19-22) 22 Sep 1961 [franked], with (fol. 20) a fragment 'I love you forever – L.' written on the flap of a Senior Service cigarette pack
(fols. 23-5) two undated letters titled 'My dearest of Maries & of everyone', with envelope inscribed 'Mary'; and 'January 2nd. Belfast. My dearest love'
(fol. 26) a picture postcard, franked Belfast [26?] Jun 1963, addressed to 'Mrs MacNeice'
Date
1960-1963, n.d.
Language
English
Physical extent
26 Leaves
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Collection contents
Papers relating to Louis MacNeice and Mary Wimbush
Letters from Louis MacNeice to Mary Wimbush
