Papers of Willa Muir 1858-1980

University of St. Andrews.

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The collection of papyri in the University Library is of some antiquity and unclear provenance. From the guide to the Papyrii collection of the University of St Andrews, 22AD-299AD, (University of St Andrews) The University of St Andrews was the first university in Scotland. In 1410 a school of higher studies was established and on 28 February 1411/12 the society of masters and scholars received formal incorporation through a charter granted by the Bishop, Henry...

Muir, Willa, 1890-1970

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Muir, Edwin, 1887-1959

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Muir, Willa

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Willa Muir (1890-1970) was born Wilhelmina Anderson in Montrose, Scotland. She studied Classics at the University of St Andrews between 1907 and 1910, graduating with a first class honours degree. She entered a career in education, achieving the position of vice-principal of Gypsy Hill Training College, London in 1918. The same year she met Edwin Muir (1887-1959), who was then a clerk in a Glasgow shipping office and was to become one of the most important Scottish poets of the twen...