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Total number of records: 11

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Brotherton Collection11
English Literature11
Herbert Read Collection11

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anarchism11
art11
art, modern11
english poetry11
modernism (art)11
sculpture, modern11

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Read, Sir Herbert Edward (1893-1968)5
Albers, Josef (1888-1976)1
Cairns, Huntington (1904-1985)1
D'Harnoncourt, Rene (1901-1968)1
Francis, Sam (1923-1994)1
Kellogg, Rhoda1
Naumburg, Margaret (1890-)1
Rockefeller, Blanchette Hooker (1902-1992)1
Wight, Frederick Stallknecht (1902-1986)1

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Archive File

Bibliography notes: printed material

1934 - 1949

Printed articles found in file of notes headed 'Bibliography'. The majority of articles are from the 1940s, but 1, 'Where is your Vorticist', by Wyndham Lewis, published in Architectural Review, is da...

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Editorial and advisory work

c.1933 - 1968

Series documenting Read's editorial and advisory work on a range of publications. Files are arranged by publisher and then project where appropriate. Files include often substantial correspondence wit...

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English language articles

1924 - 1989

This file contains photocopies and cuttings of newspaper articles that relate to Herbert Read and his work.

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Articles about Herbert Read

c.1919 - 1973

This series contains photocopies and cuttings of newspaper articles that relate to Herbert Read and his work. The majority of items are reviews of Read’s books and essays including his critical wo...

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Book reviews: M-Q

Read, Sir Herbert Edward (1893-1968)

c.1914-1968

This file contains book reviews by Herbert Read. The majority of reviews are carbon copies of typescripts; any manuscripts or corrections are noted in the list below. Publications are by UK and overse...

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Book reviews: R-Z

Read, Sir Herbert Edward (1893-1968)

c.1914-1968

This file contains book reviews by Herbert Read. The majority of reviews are carbon copies of typescripts; any manuscripts or corrections are noted in the list below. Publications are by UK and overse...

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United States

Cairns, Huntington (1904-1985); Wight, Frederick Stallknecht (1902-1986); Naumburg, Margaret (1890-); Albers, Josef (1888-1976); Rockefeller, Blanchette Hooker (1902-1992); D'Harnoncourt, Rene (1901-1968); Francis, Sam (1923-1994); Kellogg, Rhoda

c.1948 - 1968

Substantial series of correspondence concerning Read's various visits to the United States, beginning with a lecture tour in 1948, followed by a fellowship at Harvard as Charles Eliot Norton Professor...

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Book reviews: G-L

Read, Sir Herbert Edward (1893-1968)

c.1914-1968

This file contains book reviews by Herbert Read. The majority of reviews are carbon copies of typescripts; any manuscripts or corrections are noted in the list below. Publications are by UK and overse...

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Book reviews: A-F

Read, Sir Herbert Edward (1893-1968)

c.1914-1968

This file contains book reviews by Herbert Read. The majority of reviews are carbon copies of typescripts; any manuscripts or corrections are noted in the list below. Publications are by UK and overse...

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Art works catalogue and insurance paperwork

1950 - 1968

This file contains correspondence and associated material including statements, cheques, receipts and lists of art works relating to various insurance, including of art works, taken out by Herbert Rea...

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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...

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