Contains papers relating to the Poetry Society, its activities, and its relationship with the Poetry Book Society. The PS assumed formal responsibility for the administration of the PBS in 1984.
Corrected typescript of an unpublished play by Hughes. The reason for its inclusion in the Poetry Book Society archive is not known. Emory University Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library also has a corrected typescript and an MS of the piece.
Contains correspondence relating to, and submissions (many in proof form) for, the quarterly Choice and Recommendation. Each quarter, selectors appointed by the Board of Management selected one book as the Choice. This book was sent to members as part of their membership. The selectors also chose...
Foundation of the Poetry Book Society and legal papers
Scope & Content:
Contains papers and correspondence relating to the Society’s Articles of Association, the foundation of the Society, and legal membership of the Society. Further papers relating to the foundation of the Society can be found at Add MS 88984/2/1 and Add MS 88984/4/7.