Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Barker, George, 1913-1991
- Abstract:
- The Barker mss., 1953-1954, consists of four notebooks of George Barker, 1913-1991, author, and an undated letter from him to David John Wright, 1920-1994, author.
- Extent:
- 1 Linear Feet (1 box)
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Barker mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
George Barker, 1913-1991, was an English poet identified with the New Apocalyptics movement.
David John Wright, 1920-1994, was a South African poet, translator, and author.
- Scope and Content:
The notebooks contain: [1], 1953, Analysis and notes on Barker's poem "Goodman Jacksin and the angel;" drafts of letters and poems; memoranda; [2], May 5, 1954, Notes on Barker's poems; drafts of writings and letters; memoranda; [3], n.d., 1, Drafts of books 2 & 3 of Barker's "The dead seagull;" [4], n.d., 2, Drafts of letters and poems; memoranda.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: 1961
- Arrangement:
This collection is arranged following original order.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- English Poetry
- Names:
- Wright, David John
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Barker mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu