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John Johnston, English Professor, Collection of David Jones Letters and Other Material

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 4325
 

Correspondence between WVU professor John H. Johnston and British World War I poets, including David Jones, Herbert Read, and Siegfried Sassoon. There are fourteen letters authored by David Jones, a British World War I poet widely regarded as one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century by his contemporaries. The letters include a "discussion" between Johnston and Jones, mostly regarding Johnston's critique and analysis of the World War I poets, and also the thoughts and philosophies that influenced Jones's work (especially "In Parenthesis"). There are also two letters authored by Siegfried Sassoon and one authored by Sassoon's son, George, upon his father's death. Siegfried Sassoon was a British World War I poet best known for his critical view of the war following his service. Also includes publications by and about David Jones, and one piece of published greeting card artwork by David Jones with signature and note.

Conditions Governing Access

No special access restriction applies.

Dates
Creation: 1962-2017
Creation: Majority of material found within 1962-1967
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet (5 in. (1 document case))
Related Name
Johnston, John H.
Jones, David, 1895-1974
Read, Herbert, 1893-1968
Sassoon, Siegfried, 1886-1967
Language
English

Series 1. Publications, 1962-2017

 Series — Box: 1, Folder: 01-02
Dates
Creation: 1962-2017
Dates
Creation: 1962-1980

Series 2. Artwork, 1962

 Series — Box: 1, Folder: 03
Dates
Creation: 1962

Christmas Card by David Jones, 1962

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 03

Published greeting card artwork by David Jones with signature and note.

Dates
Creation: 1962

Series 3. Correspondence, 1962-1975

 Series — Box: 1, Folder: 04-10
Dates
Creation: 1962-1975

David Jones Letters, 1962/03/23-1962/04/17

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 04

Includes letters numbered 1-2.

Dates
Creation: 1962/03/23-1962/04/17

David Jones Letters, 1963/02/20-1963/08/24

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 05

Includes letters numbered 3-8.

Dates
Creation: 1963/02/20-1963/08/24

David Jones Letters, 1963/03/03-1964/12/30

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 06

Includes letters numbered 9-14.

Dates
Creation: 1963/03/03-1964/12/30
Dates
Creation: 1962/03/23-1964/12/30
Dates
Creation: 1962/03/23-1964/12/30
Dates
Creation: 1963/04/03-1967/09/15

David Jones Letter Inventory, 1975/06/10

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Dates
Creation: 1975/06/10
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