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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Add MS 89284 Name Strachan, Geoffrey, editor, fl 1974-1997 Level [40] File

1. Add MS 89284/1/54

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Title:
Fegg Books - Part 1: Correspondence
Scope & Content:
Correspondence relating to the UK and USA edition of the book, including: 5 letters from Geoffrey Strachan at Eyre Methuen relating to the cover of the book, publicity of the book in the UK, sales figures, a paperback edition and a possible new edition with a new cover (with photocopy of the pro...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1974-1984
Extent:
1 file

2. Add MS 89284/1/58

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Title:
Fegg Books - Part 5: Correspondence and Typescript Draft
Scope & Content:
Material for Dr Fegg's Encyclopaedia of All World Knowledge, as follows: 6 letters from Geoffrey Strachan at Methuen London Ltd to Palin, Jones and their agent Anne James, regarding initial plans for a new edition, schedule for the book, fees, queries and comments about the text for the book, 31...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1984
Extent:
1 file

3. Add MS 89284/1/61

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Title:
Fegg Books - Part 8: BBC Radio 4 Show, TV Show and 2015 Edition
Scope & Content:
Material relating to a radio show, a TV show and a 2015 edition of Dr Fegg's Encyclopaedia of All World Knowledge, as follows: typescript revised draft of scripts, with holograph corrections, for radio show 1 and 2, adapted by Mike Barfield (57 and 52 pages), with attached 3 pages of comments by...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1997-2015
Extent:
1 file

4. Add MS 89284/1/78

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Title:
Ripping Yarns - Part 4: Correspondence and Additional Material
Scope & Content:
Correspondence and additional material relating to Ripping Yarns, as follows: letter from the BBC to Jill Foster offering a contract for a 30-minute pilot script, with the option on six further scripts, and Foster's reply, 21-22 May 1975; letters from fans, congratulating Palin and Jones on the ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1975-2012
Extent:
1 file

5. Add MS 89284/1/96

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Title:
Ripping Yarns Books and Videos - Part 3: Correspondence and Press Cuttings
Scope & Content:
Material relating to the book More Ripping Yarns (1980), a video cassette of More Ripping Yarns (1985), and a new edition of The Complete Ripping Yarns (1990), including: contract between Palin and Jones and Eyre Methuen for More Ripping Yarns, 1980; correspondence between Palin, EuroAtlantic, a...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1980-1990
Extent:
1 file

6. Add MS 89284/1/105

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Title:
Monty Python's Life of Brian - Part 3: Post-Production Material
Scope & Content:
Post-production material for Monty Python's The Life of Brian, as follows: post-production schedule - manuscript in [Terry Gilliam's] handwriting, Nov 1978-Mar 1979; drafts for the Brian Song - 3 pages in Palin's handwriting and one typescript, Nov 1978-Jan 1979; draft press announcement - types...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1978-1979
Extent:
1 file

7. Add MS 89284/1/108

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Title:
A Bit of a Break - Part 2
Scope & Content:
Correspondence relating to Palin's unpublished novel, as follows: letters to Palin asking to read his novel from publishers including Antony Bird Publications, Pavilion Books, Weidenfeld & Nicholson, Harper Collins, Duckworth, and Thomas Dunne Books, 29 Nov 1979-14 Nov 2007; letters from fri...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1978-2008
Extent:
1 file

8. Add MS 89284/1/133

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Title:
Time Bandits - Part 3: Correspondence
Scope & Content:
Correspondence relating to the film Time Bandits and the script book, as follows: agreement between Michael Palin and Signford Ltd and Handmade Film, sent to Handmade film from Signford Ltd, 7 Feb 1980; telegram from Denis O'Brien to Palin congratulating him on the screenplay, 11 Feb 1980; teleg...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1980-1982
Extent:
1 file

9. Add MS 89284/1/144

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Title:
Small Harry and The Toothache Pills
Scope & Content:
Material relating to the book Small Harry and The Toothache Pills (1982), as follows: card from Caroline Holden to Palin confirming her interest in working on the book and wishing him Merry Christmas, [Dec 1980]; letter from Geoffrey Strachan to Palin informing him he has read the book and liked...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1980-1985
Extent:
1 file

10. Add MS 89284/1/150

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Title:
The Missionary Script Material - Part 5: Correspondence
Scope & Content:
Correspondence relating to The Missionary, as follows: letter from Palin to Denis O'Brien with initial ideas about director, other crew members and casting for the film, 15 Jul 1981; letter from William Boyd thanking him for his help with A Good Man in Africa, wishing him all the best with The M...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1981-1983
Extent:
1 file