Collection ID: LMC 2388
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Summary

Creator:
Douglas Geoffrey Bridson
Abstract:
The Bridson mss. II, ca. 1929-1989, consist of the papers, writings, and correspondence of writer and BBC producer Douglas Geoffrey Bridson, 1910-1980.
Extent:
1 folio (oversize) and 2 Boxes (2 standard)
Language:
Materials are in English .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Bridson mss. II, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Douglas Geoffrey Bridson, 1910-1980, began his career in 1933 as a freelance radio writer and joined the British Broadcasting Corporation in 1935 as Feature Programmes Assistant in the North Region. He then moved to London in 1941 to become Overseas Features Editor, Assistant Head of Features following the War, and Programme Editor for Arts, Sciences, and Documentaries (Sound), from 1964-1967. In this latter position, Bridson was referred to as "the cultural boss of the BBC." D.G. Bridson retired from the BBC in May 1969, after more than 35 years and 800 broadcasts that carried his name.

Scope and Content:

Present in the collection are Bridson's writings including broadcast scripts, essays and memoranda from the BBC, research notes, and poetry; personal and business correspondence; audiovisual media including artwork and illustrations, photographs, slides, and casette tapes; and personal documents including news clippings, notebooks and diaries, passports, and documents related to his retirement from the BBC.

Acquisition information:
Purchase: 1998
Processing information:

Processed by Hal Parkinson, under the supervision of Kyra Triebold. Completed in 2022.

Arrangement:

The series present in this collection are Bridson's writings, correspondence, audiovisual media, and personal documents. Within these series, folders are arranged chronologically by the date of their contents, with the exception of Bridson's personal correspondence and casette tapes which are arranged alphabetically.

Physical location:
Lilly - Stacks; ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility) - OVFlat

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

This collection is open for research.

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TERMS OF ACCESS:

Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Bridson mss. II, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
(812) 855-2452
liblilly@indiana.edu