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Total number of records: 1899
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Top 10: People and organisations
| People and organisations | Count |
|---|---|
| Read, Sir Herbert Edward (1893-1968) | 251 |
| Hepworth, Barbara Dame (1903-1975) | 27 |
| Dobree, Bonamy (1891-1974) | 5 |
| Hart-Davis, Rupert (1907-) | 4 |
| Mcguire, William (1917-) | 4 |
| Raine, Kathleen (1908-2003) | 4 |
| Read, Lady Margaret Ludwig (1905-1996) | 4 |
| Richter, Hans (1888-1976) | 4 |
| Russell, Bertrand (1872-1970) | 4 |
| Bell, Quentin (1910-1996) | 3 |
A.P. Herbert, autograph manuscript of the poem 'Farewell to a Lady'
Herbert, Alan Patrick
c.1925
Comprises an autograph fair copy of A.P. Herbert's poem 'Farewell to a Lady', probably to be dated ca. 1925. It consists of seven four-line stanzas written in dark blue ink and is signed at the end 'A...
Herbert Read Archive
Read, Sir Herbert Edward (1893-1968)
c.1908-1977
Papers and correspondence of Sir Herbert Read (1893 - 1968). The collection is divided into 17 series and reflects Read's broad interests, connections and activities: 1. First World War service 2...
Bretton Hall
29 Sep 1966 - 1 Jun 1967
This file contains 4 signed typescript letters, 1 with a carbon copy of Herbert Read’s response typed on verso, relating to Bretton Hall. The file includes 3 signed typescript letters to Herbert R...
Winifred Babcock
28 Nov 1967 - 8 Dec 1967
1 signed typescript letter to Herbert Read from Winifred Babcock (Mrs Charles Babcock), 1f, with a carbon copy of Read's response. The letter originally accompanied a copy of The Shining Stranger by P...
Stanley Hyman: The Tragic Vision
1959
Partial photocopy of a column from the Saturday Evening Post with questions for students.
First World War Service
c.1915-1919
This series contains material relating to Herbert Read's service during the First World War, including letters, certificates, and a scrapbook with cuttings of articles and poems by Read. Read was c...
Art works and reproductions
c.1914-1968
Series of original artworks and reproductions. Artworks were generally either gifted to Read or sent to him for comment or review.
Correspondence: organisations and institutions
c.1914 - 1968
This series contains correspondence and associated material chiefly addressed to Herbert Read from 170 organisations and institutions with some letters, carbon copies and manuscript drafts by Read. Ca...
Correspondence: individuals
1922-c.1970
This series contains letters chiefly addressed to Herbert Read, with some letters, carbon copies, and manuscript drafts by Read. Carbon copies of Read's letters were often typed onto the verso of corr...
Personal, including family correspondence
1908-1968
This series relates to Read's early and family life. It has been divided into 3 main sections: 1. Personalia 2-15. Correspondence with family members and associated material 16. Photographs Thi...
Domestic and financial paperwork
1929 - 1968
This series contains 7 boxes of Herbert Read’s domestic and financial paperwork, including correspondence, bank statements, receipts, invoices and other assorted material.
Legacy
c. 1968
This series contains material relating to Herbert Read's legacy, including notes by Benedict Read on his life and work, paperwork relating to exhibitions on Herbert Read, memorial notices, obituaries,...