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Two letters, a leaf of manuscript, and a watercolour sketch by Joyce Cary, inserted in a copy of her 'A house of children' (London, 1941).

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Identifier: MS.5318

Scope and Contents

The manuscript contains a passage from the novel corresponding to page 30 and notes for another work. The sketch illustrates the scene described on page 30.

Dates

  • Creation: 1941-1942.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

148 Leaves ; Folio and octavo.

Language of Materials

Undetermined

Arrangement

287 pages + 4 folios.

Custodial History

The book, with inserted material was presented by Joyce Cary to Professor Dover Wilson in 1942.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 1957, by Professor J Dover Wilson.

Bibliography

Extracts from the letters have been published in ‘Joyce Cary’ by Malcolm Foster (London, 1969), pages 364-365.
Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
Description rules
International Standard for Archival Description - General
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

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