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A Darker Purpose
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
c.1950-1960
This file contains 3 typescript drafts of a one-act (incomplete) play by Thomas Blackburn, titled 'A Darker Purpose.' Includes: - 1 x 14 page typescript, - 1 x 8 page typescript, - 1 x 10 page typ...
The Next Word
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
c.1956-1958
This series comprises a single file containing typescripts of the following poems, published in Blackburn's collection 'The Next Word' (1958): - The Citizens - The Lucky Marriage - The Need For Dy...
Notebook 55
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
c.1955-1956
Notebook containing the following drafts of poems: - Eros and Agape(fol. 1-2. Published in Into the Fire(1956) - Crime Time(fol. 2-3) - Family History(fol. 3-4, 8-10. Published in Into the Fire(19...
Poetry Collected by Thomas Blackburn
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
c.1954-1962
This file contains pamphlets of poetry collected by Blackburn. They include the Guinness Poetry Award 1957-1958, signed by the poet David Wright; typescript poem 'Birds of Hell' by Edwin Webb; a copy ...
Letters from unidentified correspondents
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
1952-1977
This file contains letters, poems and manuscripts sent to Thomas Blackburn from unidentified correspondents. Where possible, forename, geographical location and the date have been given. - 1 letter ...
Poems (Sound Recording)
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
c.1955-1959
Sound recording of Thomas Blackburn introducing, discussing and reading his own poems. The original tape deposited with Leeds University Library by Blackburn is on a 7 inch open reel. A secondary copy...
Notebook 53
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
1948
Notebook containing drafts of the following poems: - The Return(Front inside cover and fol. 1. Published in In the Fire(1958) - In Memoriam(fol. 1) - Manic(fol. 2) - Aftermath(fol. 2-4 and 5-6. S...
Typescript Poem Drafts A-Y
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
c.1940-1977
These files contain the following typescript draft poems: - An Analysis of Anguish - Antibuse - The Astec Mask - After the Blackout - At a Price - Ballad of the last Night - Becomings(1977) -...
Notebook 27
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
June 1953 - December 1954
Notebook with drafts of poems and dramatic works, and some prose passages. Most of the poems appear to have been published in the collection'In the Fire' (1956), which was written during Blackburn's t...