Three Centuries of Nursery Rhymes & Poetry for Children (1973)
MS. Opie 196
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Three Centuries of Nursery Rhymes & Poetry for Children (1973)
Shelfmark
MS. Opie 196
Summary
Papers relating to the exhibition Three Centuries of Nursey Rhymes and Poetry for Children held at the National Book League, May 1973, presented by Iona and Peter Opie, and to the publication of the exhibition catalogue, including:
Folder 1: Drafts, notes and corrections for exhibition 1973 catalogue, and for the second edition (including additional chapter 'Retrospect and Prospect'), c.1973-1976.
Folder 2: Proof copy of 1973 exhibition catalogue, proofs of illustrations; exhibition poster; photos of (Iona and Peter Opie at) the 1973 exhibition.
Folder 3: Correspondence relating to the exhibition, and to the publication of the 1973 catalogue and the 1977 edition, 1973-1977. Also includes the typescript of an article 'Three Centuries of Nursery Rhymes' by the Opies for the Times Educational Supplement, and related correspondence, 1973.
Folder 4: Notes for the exhibition and the catalogues, n.d. [1973-1977].
Date
c.1973-1977
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (4 folders)
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Collection contents
Archive of Iona and Peter Opie
Publications
Opie books
Three Centuries of Nursery Rhymes & Poetry for Children (1973)
