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RBSC/SPX. Special Collections

 Record Group Term
Identifier: RBSC/SPX

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Vincent Starrett Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RBSC-SPX-008
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of Starrett's novels, bibliographies, essays, poems, correspondence and letters, biographies, autobiographies, and miscellaneous odds and ends such as greeting cards and book plates.

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Patric Dickinson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RBSC-SPX-009
Scope and Contents The Patric Dickinson papers contain poetry manuscripts ranging from his early years as a poet to the manuscripts of poems included in his 1970 book, More Than Time. Much of the poetry is on loose leaf paper, though there are two bound notebooks with handwritten poetry. Also included in the collection are a number of radio play manuscripts, a typescript of his play The Golden Touch, and manuscripts of essays. The radio play manuscripts aired on the BBC Third Programme Radio between 1958 and...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

James Hanley Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RBSC-SPX-011
Scope and Contents This collection provides extensive documentation of several of Hanley’s typescripts and unpublished works. The manuscripts contain typescripts for plays Hanley wrote for television and radio. The last two sections of the manuscript collection include letters from Hanley to Norman Unger and from Hanley to K. A. Ward. Besides original materials, over 100 published items individually cataloged and listed on the library’s online catalog compliment the manuscripts and are held in the...
Dates: created: 1932-1978; Other: Date acquired: 03/21/2014

Socratic Club Archives

 Collection
Identifier: RBSC-SPX-010
Abstract The Oxford University Socratic Club was founded by Stella Adwinckle in 1941 and was an establishment where Iris Murdoch and C.S. Lewis gave talks and developed theories that would later influence their writings.  The Socratic Club was created with the purpose of an open discussion of the conceptual ambiguity associated with religion (Christianity in particular).  The Socratic Digest was the club's magazine that published talks by various people, such as C.S. Lewis, Iris Murdoch, H.H. Price,...
Dates: created: 1942-1990

Historic Scenic Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RBSC-SPX-012
Abstract

The Historic Scenic Collection contains intriguing documentation, photos, blueprints, and advertisements of the Chicago Opera dating back to the early 1900s.  This collection is 250 linear feet that spans an entire century of theatre performances.  Some of the highlights ­­are production photos of scenes and play actors, blueprints of the sets and stages, and old-time programs that were handed out to avid theatre goers.

Dates: created: 1865-2012

The Review Collection

 Collection — manuscripts collection
Identifier: RBSC-SPX-017
Scope and Contents The Review was an irregularly published literary magazine based first in Oxford then in London, England. Ian Hamilton was the editor, starting the magazine in 1962 and heading it until it ceased publication in 1972. Hamilton’s intention was to provide a showcase for contemporary poetry as well as reviews of collections of poetry, interviews with featured poets, and poetry criticism. Though pre-dominantly featuring British writers, there are also contributions...
Dates: created: 1962-1970; Other: Date acquired: 11/01/1970

Bruce Dickins Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RBSC-SPX-002
Scope and Contents The Bruce Dickins Papers consist of printed (paper-based) published articles, handwritten research/personal notes (often in shorthand), booklets/reports from committees he was active in, newspaper articles, correspondence, and miscellaneous materials.  The collection is divided into series based upon format. Series I consists of Publications; Series II includes Newspaper Articles; Series III contains Correspondence; Series IV is Notes (handwritten); and Series V consists of miscellaneous...
Dates: created: 1912-1978

Raya Garbousova Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RBSC-SPX-003
Scope and Contents Materials in this collection are primarily published musical scores for the cello previously accumulated and owned by Raya Garbousova. Some music manuscripts are in an unpublished form. They represent an extensive collection of music for cello performance along with some exercises for the cello. There is a particular emphasis on works for solo cello and cello with piano accompaniment. Many items have Ms. Garbousova’s annotations and cello bowings. There are a small number of ephemeral...
Dates: created: 1894-1991; Other: Date acquired: 02/23/2003