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Total number of records: 42

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Brotherton Collection42
English Literature41
Leeds Poetry41

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clippings (books, newspapers, etc.)42
correspondence13
books reviews10
creative writing scholarships,6
poetry readings6
posters6
photographs4
poets as teachers4
radio scripts4
schools4

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Jewish Chronicle Article

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

1960

Incomplete typescript draft of an article on Rosenberg by Silkin headed 'Rosenberg and the Jews' (pp. 1-3 only); and a page from 'The Jewish Chronicle' (26 August 1960) featuring Silkin's article, wit...

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Pumpsaint

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

c.1994-1997

This file contains items relating to Pumpsaint and Dolaucothi, where Jon Silkin was evacuated as a child. Includes a copy of a black and white photograph of Dolaucothi Mansion, taken around 1906; a ph...

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Australian Tour: Press

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

1974

Photocopies of articles from the Australian press concerning Jon Silkin's Australian tour, accompanied by 2 ms notes to Silkin from Don Doherty of Warringah-shire Council; cuttings relating to Silkin'...

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Poems in Periodicals, Etc.

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

1958-1997

This series comprises poems by Silkin, both collected and uncollected, that appeared in the press and periodicals. As such, the series includes copies of periodicals containing poems by Silkin and pre...

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Review of Liddiard Biography

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

1975

Items relating to Silkin's review of Jill Liddiard's 'Isaac Rosenberg: The Half Used Life' (1975). Includes an annotated typescript draft of the review; a largely clean carbon copy ts of the review; a...

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Out of Battle Drafts (2)

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

c.1962-1966

Ms notes in a hand other than Silkin's (possibly Catherine Lamb), listing significant events during the First World War and the immediate pre- and post-war periods; annotated typescript index (?) of n...

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Gurney: Productions, Drafts, Etc (4)

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

c.1984-1986

This file contains mixed items relating to 'Gurney,' including photocopied and press-cutting reviews of the Pentameters production of 'Black Notes' (January-February 1986); a small amount of correspon...

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Gurney Criticism and Reviews

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

c.1980-1984

Copies of critical articles and reviews relating to Ivor Gurney collected or written by Silkin. Includes a partial copy of 'Stand,' vol. 25 no. 4 (autumn 1984) with Silkin's article 'Gurney's Voices' ...

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Time and Tide Reviews

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

1961

Press cuttings of 2 book reviews by Jon Silkin for 'Time and Tide' magazine. Includes a review of poetry collections by G. Hough and I.C. Smith (20 April 1961); and a review of poetry collections by R...

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Review of Cohen Biography

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

1975

Items relating to Silkin's review of Joseph Cohen's 'Journey to the Trenches: The Life of Isaac Rosenberg, 1890-1918' (1975). Includes a ts letter from Douglas [Hill] at 'Tribune' requesting that Silk...

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Israel / Mishkenot Sha'ananim

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

March 1980 - August 1980

Papers relating to Jon Silkin's visit to Israel in 1980, and in particular relating to a lecture delivered by Silkin at Tel-Aviv University, and reaction to it in the Israeli press. Controversy arose ...

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Reviews

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

1987-1988

Photocopy of a short ms list of contacts in Israel to send review copies of 'Out of Battle' (?); and press cuttings and photocopies of Derek Mahon's review of 'Out of Battle' from the 'Irish Times' (2...

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