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Robert Graves letters

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2510

Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letters addressed to Rex Taylor. One item was typed. They were all written in Mallorca, Spain. Graves writes mainly about personal and family matters. He mentions that he considers "Sorley" (probably Charles Hamilton Sorely) to be the best poet of his generation whom he once met and about whom he once wrote a poem.

Dates

  • 1952-1974

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Originals restricted; Photocopies open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Robert Graves letters must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical note

English poet, novelist, essayist, and scholar.

Extent

6 items (8 p.)(0.03 linear ft.)

Custodial History

Donated by Bertram Rota in 1986.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Bertram Rota; 1986.

Appraisal

Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western and Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).

Title
Register of Robert Graves letters
Status
In Progress
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 November 4
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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