Search

Archive Reference (shelfmark) Add MS 88931 Language French Digitised Content No

1. Add MS 88931

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 88931
Title:
Mervyn Peake Archive
Scope & Content:
The archive contains original literary and artistic works, correspondence, published items and other working papers created by or belonging to Mervyn Peake, including juvenilia and late works. The archive covers the majority of Peake’s literary output, including all extant manuscripts for his Ti...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, French, German, and Spanish
Date Range:
c 1921-2001
Extent:
325 units

2. Add MS 88931/13

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 88931/13
Title:
Papers of Maeve Gilmore and the Mervyn Peake Estate
Scope & Content:
Predominantly relating to the work of Mervyn Peake, but also concerning Maeve's own painting and writing. The correspondence includes personal letters to Maeve from her friends and family, including letters from Mervyn. The majority of this material dates from the late 1950s to Maeve's death in 1...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, French, German, and Spanish
Date Range:
1937-2001
Extent:
177 units

3. Add MS 88931/13/3

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 88931/13/3
Title:
Letters to Maeve Gilmore
Scope & Content:
Predominantly concerning Mervyn's work but also including personal letters from friends and family. Sometimes Maeve kept copies of her own letters, mostly with regard to exhibitions, publications and other official business.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, French, German, and Spanish
Date Range:
1937-1983
Extent:
87 files

4. Add MS 88931/13/3/8

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 88931/13/3/8
Title:
Letters From Patrick and Françoise Reumaux Re French Translation
Scope & Content:
Letters from Patrick Reumaux, Mervyn Peake’s French translator, and his wife Françoise. Letters predominantly relating to five projects: French translation of Gormenghast and its adaptation for radio; French radio and stage adaptations of Titus d’Enfer [Titus Groan]; French radio adaptation of ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
12 Nov 1973-24 Oct 1982
Extent:
1 file

5. Add MS 88931/13/3/16

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 88931/13/3/16
Title:
General Correspondence
Scope & Content:
Letters to Maeve Gilmore, some of which have been addressed to Mervyn Peake but have been answered by Maeve. Each file contains multiple letters from many of the listed correspondents. There are a small number of copy letters in Maeve Gilmore's hand; these are noted in the description where pres...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
1959-1982
Extent:
28 files

6. Add MS 88931/13/3/16/18

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 88931/13/3/16/18
Title:
General Correspondence Vol 7 B-L
Scope & Content:
Letters to Maeve Gilmore. Correspondents B-L: B: Ballantine Books; D Bay, Editions Stock; Laura [Elsie Laura Beckingsale]; Norman Breverton. C: Paul [Chown]; Joan and Peter Cotes; Anne Crathern; The Times of Chelsea; Tristram [Cary]. F: Polly Furse; John and Mave [Grome]; Susan Hill at Palad...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
1973-1974
Extent:
1 file

7. Add MS 88931/13/3/17

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 88931/13/3/17
Title:
'Theses': Letters From Academics and Students
Scope & Content:
Includes letters from translators, writers, musicians and fans of Mervyn Peake, but most correspondents have some connection with academia.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, French, German, and Spanish
Date Range:
1972-1982
Extent:

4 files

8. Add MS 88931/13/3/17/2

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 88931/13/3/17/2
Title:
Letters From Academics and Students (G-M)
Scope & Content:
Correspondents G-M: G-H: Robert and Ingrid Holden; F? Reussety; Stephen Houseman (with copy letter to Houseman in Maeve's hand); L'Herne; Françoise Harpe [appears to be same hand as F Reussety]. I-J: Sally Jacquelin; Christopher Iredale. K: Emil Karafiat. L: David Lister, Universitet Stockho...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, French, and German
Date Range:
1974-1982
Extent:
1 file

9. Add MS 88931/13/3/18

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 88931/13/3/18
Title:
Letters From Publishers
Scope & Content:
Letters to Maeve Gilmore, mostly regarding publication of Mervyn Peake's work. Royalty statements are sometimes enclosed with correspondence.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
1963-1983
Extent:
9 files

10. Add MS 88931/13/3/18/2

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 88931/13/3/18/2
Title:
Letters Re French Publications
Scope & Content:
Letters to Maeve Gilmore from: Editions du Fanal; Casterman S A Éditeurs; Éditions Casterman; Maxim Jakubowski; Maurice Michael; Editions Stock; Diane de Margerie; Patrick and Françoise [Reumaux]; Christiane Dancie; Société des Auteurs et Compositeurs Dramatiques; R Brunsdon of Rose Johnson &...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
1973-1983
Extent:
1 file