Johnathan Stephenson correspondence with Robin Waterfield, 1983-1987
Scope and Contents
The Robin Waterfield papers consist of correspondence, drafts of poetry and other writings, publicity materials, and contains materials relating to Iris Murdoch, John F. X. Harriot, and Sarah J. Maw.
Folders 1-6 in Box 1 contain extensive Waterfield correspondence with Iris Murdoch, as well as other records concerning the compiling and publishing of Stella Aldwinckle's poems Christ's Shadow in Plato's Cave (1990).
Folders 7-14 in Box 2 record the history of John F.X. Harriott's Farewell to True Bookshops (1984), from its first being commissioned in October 1983 and the arrival of the first copy at Christmas 1984, to its general publication in February 1985 and its reception.
Folders 15-17 in Box 3 contains correspondence with the poet Sarah J. Maw along with several typescripts of poems by Maw.
Dates
- Creation: 1983-1987
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research under the terms of the NIU Rare Books and Special Collections.
Photographs and photocopies of collection require prior approval.
Extent
13 items : (6 handwritten and signed letters, 2 typewritten and signed letters, 5 handwritten and signed cards/postcards).
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Northern Illinois University Repository
Founders Memorial Library
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb IL 60115 US
815-753-9392
rhcua@niu.edu
