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General correspondence of Christopher Murray Grieve, containing a substantial number of letters and cards of greeting on the occasion of his 80th birthday in 1972., 1972-July 1977.

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Identifier: MS.27154

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

The writers include friends of Christopher Murray Grieve, ‘Hugh MacDiarmid’, publishers, and literary agents. While some of the letters discuss his work or reflect his political affiliations, many are requests to use his poems, or invitations to give speeches. In some cases, MacDiarmid used the backs of the letters for notes and drafts of poems.

Dates

  • Creation: 1972-July 1977.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

152 Leaves

Language of Materials

From the Fonds: Undetermined

Arrangement

152 folios.

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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