Add MS 88909/37/15

Letters received from the following:

(V)

• Jiri Valoch, Brno, Czech Republic (3 letters, 1980, 1982);
• Harry Vandermolen, Tortola, British Virgin Islands (17 December, 1981) - brief note and blank Coupon-Réponse International;
• Krishnan Venkatesh, Magdalene College, Cambridge (25 January, 1981) - invitation to contribute to Stonechat;
• Vigil for Disarmament (Sheena Hodge), London (12 October, 1981) - invitation to participate in Poets' Vigil for Disarmament, St Margaret's Church, Westminster (19 October);
• Vittoriana Villa, Universita degli Studi di L'Aquila (16 November, 1981), researching contemporary British poetry and small presses.

(W)

• Nick Wadley, London (2 letters, 1989), gathering information and material concerning Stefan Themerson (letter includes bibliography of poetry by Themerson);
• Steve Wallis, Aberystwyth Media Group (2 letters, 1987), confirming arrangements for performance (7 and 8 August);
• Clive Walters, Cardiff (1985), submitting poems (poem on the verso);
• Anthony Ward (1980) - bespoke card, featuring copy extract from Todmorden News concerning Ward;
• J P Ward, Swansea (1981) - postcard promoting Ward, 'Sad Clowns of Word' exhibition (Library, University College of Swansea);
• Harry Warschauer (The Beeches Press), High Wycombe (3 cards, 1981-84);
• Richard Watkins, University of Essex (16 December, 1986), supplying fee for 'BA-UMF';
• Jeffrey H Weinberg, Sudbury, Massachusetts (2 letters, 1987) - two copy letters supplied to Cobbing: Weinberg to Peter Finch, and Finch to Weinberg, concerning copyright of poem by Joy Walsh, 'A Rose for Jack Kerouac';
• The Wells Centre, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk (27 February, 1981) - reading;
• Larry Wendt, San Jose, California (postcard, 14 July, 1983), advising of new address;
• West Midlands Arts, Birmingham (May, 1989) - survey of poetry publishing in Britain;
• John White, Cambridge (15 July, 1988) - seeking advice and assistance with publication of 'Brent Doyle';
• Hamish Whyte, Glasgow (5 February, 1984) - seeking 65th birthday message for Edwin Morgan;
• Philip Whalen(?), New York (5 February, 1983) - advising no reading opportunity at Naropa University, Boulder, Colorado;
• Wiener Festwochen / Festival of Vienna (1981-83) - invitation, information and copy agreement concerning Sound Poetry Festival (1983);
• Wig, Halifax (9 September, 1982) - invitation to participate in collaborative project;
• Christine Wild and John Walters, Royal Festival Hall, London (1982) - card;
• Ian Wilson, Wolverhampton (1 October, 1980), enclosing poems (present) for advice;
• Ruth Wolf-Rehfeldt, Berlin (2 postcards, 'artmosphere', 1981-82);
• Woodland Pattern Book Center (Karl Gartung), Milwaukee, Wisconsin (11 February, 1983) - substantial books order, and enquiry about Cobbing's American readings schedule for 1983;
• 'Word of Mouth' (Border Television), Carlisle (2 letters, 1989) - television recording;
• 'Word/Music' Poetry Festival (Kirklees Metropolitan Council, Keith Jafrate), Huddersfield (16 January, 1989), confirming Birdyak performance 15 June (with Lol Coxhill, Hugh Metcalfe);
• Rosemary Wright, Aberfeldy, Perthshire (28 January, 1982), seeking advice on publication;
• Writers's Union of Canada (Penny Dickins), Toronto (14 March, 1984), supplying list (not present) of Australian contacts - information supplied at request of Gregory Cook.

(Y)

• Alan Young, Manchester (9 April, [c1981]), supplying directions to house: 'Raymond Williams is speaking at 8.00 pm ... after the lecture you can have a look at the equipment'.

(Z)

• Elizabeth Zobel (and Hans Lackner), Vienna (22 November 1982) - book supply order in advance of participation in Sound Poetry Week, Vienna, 4-6 February, 1983;
• Nicholas Zurbrugg, Griffith University, Brisbane (7 letters, 1 postcard, 1 Christmas card, 1 'photocopystruct' poem, 1980-89);
• Ellen Zweig, Oakland, California (postcard, 5 June, 1985), referring to visit to London in July, requesting reading opportunity.

(Unidentified)

• Various unidentified items.