Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Dickinson, Patric, 1914-1994
- Abstract:
- The Dickinson mss., 1941-1965, consists of the writings of poet and translator Patric Dickinson, 1914-1994.
- Extent:
- 1 Box (1 standard)
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Dickinson mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Patric Dickinson, 1914-2014, was a British poet and translator. He was born in Nasirabad, India on December 26, 1914. He studied at St. Catharine's College, Cambridge, then worked for the BBC from 1942-1948. In 1945, he married Sheila Shannon, and they had two children. He is known for his poetry broadcasts on BBC Radio Three and for his translations from Virgil and Aristophanes. His works include a verse play Theseus and the Minotaur (broadcast in 1945, published in 1946), the Personal Portraits biography series, and several books of poetry. He died on January 28, 1994.
- Scope and Content:
The Dickinson mss., 1941-1965, consists of the writings of poet Patric Dickinson, 1914-2014.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: 1976
- Arrangement:
This collection is arranged following original order.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- English Poetry
Translators.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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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:
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[Item], Dickinson 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