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Leeds Poetry60
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correspondence61
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proofs (printing)9
authors and publishers5
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television adaptations3
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Hill, Geoffrey (1932-2016)30
Crossley-Holland, Kevin13
Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)7
Brown, Wayne5
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)2
Thomas Eliel Fenwick Blackburn2
University of Leeds - Poetry Room1

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Canaan: US Edition

Hill, Geoffrey (1932-2016)

1996-1997

This file contains papers relating to the American Edition of Geoffrey Hill's 'Canaan', published by Houghton Mifflin in 1997. Includes 2 typescript letter from Christopher Carduff to Hill (19 Novembe...

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Correspondence

Crossley-Holland, Kevin

1984-1987

This file contain correspondence relating to 'Waterslain', comprising 143 letters covering the years 1984-1987, grouped into the following categories: - Hutchinson - Gaff Rig - Deborah Rogers

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Drafts of New Poems

Hill, Geoffrey (1932-2016)

1985-1992

These files contain drafts of poems subsequently published in 'Canaan'. The drafts are either typescript or photocopied typescript; many include ms revisions and annotations. Includes drafts of: - S...

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Poem Drafts: Canaan

Hill, Geoffrey (1932-2016)

ca. 1992-1995

These files contain drafts of poems subsequently published in 'Canaan'. The drafts are either typescript or photocopied typescript; many include ms revisions and annotations. Includes drafts of: - T...

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Poems: Canaan

Hill, Geoffrey (1932-2016)

1989-1994

Correspondence between Geoffrey Hill and Jeremy Treglown at the 'TLS' regarding the publication of new poems by Hill. Includes 2 carbon copy ts letters and 1 annotated ts letter, sent as a fax accompa...

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Proofs of Canaan

Hill, Geoffrey (1932-2016)

1996

This file contains a set of corrected page proofs for Geoffrey Hill's collection 'Canaan'. The proofs are dated 16/5/96. The proofs are accompanied by a colour proof of the book cover; 1 typescript le...

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Canaan: US Edition

Hill, Geoffrey (1932-2016)

1997

This file contains papers relating to the American edition of Geoffrey Hill's 'Canaan', published by Houghton Mifflin in 1997. Includes 1 ts letter from Christopher Carduff to Hill (28 April 1997), ac...

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Expenses and Advances

Hill, Geoffrey (1932-2016)

16 January 1976 - 2 May 1978

This file chiefly contains correspondence relating to expenses incurred and advances received by Geoffrey Hill during the preparation of 'Brand' for performance at the National Theatre. Includes: - ...

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Proof of Selected Poems

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

1980

Spiral-bound proof of 'Selected Poems' with ms corrections and revisions in Jon Silkin's hand.Also held in this file are an ms list of page references for corrections/revisions to 'The People;' 2 lett...

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Scripts 1000-1051

Brown, Wayne

c.1971-1973

This file contains transcripts of general correspondence. These copies of letters include the following: - 2 letters from Mike Smith, dated 12 July 1928 and 31 January 1961. - 1 letter from Salvado...

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Drafts and Proofs

Crossley-Holland, Kevin

1984-1987

These files contain the following drafts and proofs of 'Waterslain': - File 1: 2 sheets of ts and ms notes marked 2 c i and 2 c ii; 1 final draft ts marked 2a, 29ff; 1 draft copy with comments by Pe...

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Correspondence

Crossley-Holland, Kevin

1992-1995

Correspondence relating to the publication of Crossley-Holland's 'The Labours of Herakles' and its production on television. The correspondence is grouped as follows: - Papers marked Orion (Judith E...

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