Letters and poems from children
MS. 12404/21
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Letters and poems from children
Shelfmark
MS. 12404/21
Summary
Comprises letters and poems sent by schoolchildren inspired by Jenny Joseph's work:
To Jenny, a manuscript collection of poems written by children learning English which was sent to Joseph by Marian Lydbrooke (sister of poet Wendy Cope) from Toronto, 2001
Poems from children inspired by 'Magic of the Brain', Park Mead Primary School in Hailsham, 2012
Letters, artwork and poems inspired by 'Warning', St Malachy's Primary School in Armagh, 2014
Manuscript poems by children (all related to the Coventry Poetry Extravaganza) including correspondence relating to Joseph's visit to Gosford Park School, Coventry, 1984
Decorated poem 'Horses' by an unknown child, n.d.
Date
1984-2014, n.d.
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (5 folders)
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Collection contents
Correspondence, papers and photographs
Working correspondence and papers
Adult and children's education
Letters and poems from children
