Letters of W S Graham and his wife Nessie to Sylvia Thompson; with photographs and artwork.
Collection
Identifier: Acc.13264
Scope and Contents
Sylvia Thompson became friendly with the Grahams in the 1980s. From a nursing background, she became a great source of practical help to the couple during W S Graham`s last years, which were dogged by ill-health. The great affection in which she was held by the Grahams is evident in the letters, and in the various gifts of photographs and drawings.
Dates
- Creation: 1982-1987.
Creator
- Thompson, Sylvia, friend of W S Graham, b 1934: recipient (Recipient, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.05 Linear metres (5 files and 2 outsize items)
Language of Materials
English
Other Finding Aids
Inventory by Sally Harrower.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 2011, Sylvia Thompson, Leeds.7 September 2011
Appraisal
Everything is retained.
Subject
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk