Papers of Robert Henriques 1853-1970

Spender, Stephen, 1909-1995

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Sir Stephen Harold Spender (February 28, 1909 - July 16, 1995) was an English poet and novelist who worked with the themes of social injustice and class struggle. Spender was born in London and educated at University College, Oxford. He was mentored by W. H. Auden with whom he maintained a life-long friendship. He edited Horizon with Cyril Connolly from 1939-1941. Following WW II, Spender devoted his time to criticism, co-editing the magazine Encounter from 1953-1966. Spender also held a number ...

Moore, John, 1907-1967

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Mackenzie, Compton, 1883-1972

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Compton Mackenzie, British novelist, playwright and biographer. From the description of The Windsor tapestry scrapbook, 1938-1975. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82976285 From the description of The Windsor tapestry scrapbook, 1938-1975. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702163412 Sir Compton Mackenzie was a Scottish novelist, playwright, literary and music critic, and essayist. From the description of Sir Compton Mackenzie collection of papers, 1906-1952. ...

Snow, C.P. (Charles Percy), 1905-1980

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Charles Percy Snow was an English scientist, author, and statesman. Born in to a poor family, he chose to study science because financial aid was available for that discipline. After taking a Ph.D. in Physics from Oxford, he began publishing novels; despite early success, he entered government service, and had a long and distinguished career. Throughout his life, he balanced his interests in science, writing, and politics, making genuine contributions in all three arenas. As an author, he wrote ...

Laski, Marghanita, 1915-1988

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Henriques, Robert David Quixano, 1905-1967

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Hester O'Neill Wilson was working in Washington, D.C. during October 1942 when Robert Henriques arrived with a manuscript he had written while on active service with the British Commandos. Publisher John Farrar asked Wilson to assist with the preparation of the manuscript for publication. From the description of The voice of the trumpet : manuscript, 1942. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612815498 Epithet: writer and broadcaster British Library Archives...

Church, Richard, 1893-1972

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British author and poet. From the description of Letter, 1942 May 2. (Washington State University). WorldCat record id: 29853286 Richard Church was a British author and critic, known as a poet and as a writer for young people. Born in the Battersea dictrict of London, he was educated at public schools in Dulwich and at sixteen took a job with the civil service, where he remained for twenty-four years. He published a considerable amount of poetry, then began writing fiction; ...

Waugh, Evelyn, 1903-1966

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English novelist and travel writer. From the description of Evelyn Waugh Collection, 1843-1994 (bulk 1910-1966). (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 122492298 Evelyn Arthur St. John Waugh (1903-1966) ranks as one of the outstanding satiric novelists of the 20th century. Hilariously savage wit and complete command of the English language were hallmarks of his style. He was born in London on Oct. 28, 1903, the son...

Henriques, Robert David Quixano, 1905-1967

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Hester O'Neill Wilson was working in Washington, D.C. during October 1942 when Robert Henriques arrived with a manuscript he had written while on active service with the British Commandos. Publisher John Farrar asked Wilson to assist with the preparation of the manuscript for publication. From the description of The voice of the trumpet : manuscript, 1942. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612815498 Epithet: writer and broadcaster British Library Archives...

Street, A. G. (Arthur George), 1892-1966

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Postgate, Raymond, 1896-1971

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Raymond William Postgate (1896-1971) was educated at Oxford University. A conscientious objector, disinherited by his father for his views, he was arrested and court-martialled, but later released due to ill health. From the guide to the Raymond Postgate papers, 1914-1990, (GB 206 Leeds University Library) Born in Cambridge, Great Britain 1896, died in Great Britain 1971; journalist, author on labour and radical history; attracted to Guild socialism; one of the first conscie...

Ayrton, Michael, 1921-1975

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Michael Ayrton was a British painter, sculptor, theatrical designer, critic, essayist, novelist, and poet. Much of his art reflects a fascination with Greek mythology. From the description of Michael Ayrton letter to Mr. Piehler, 1967 March 13. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 50217925 British artist. From the description of Letter : to Mr. Blackley, 1957 Jan. 11. (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at...

Linklater, Eric, 1899-1974

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Eric Linklater was a Scottish novelist, playwright, poet, essayist, satirist, biographer, and military historian. From the description of Eric Linklater collection of papers, 1932-1967. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122430904 From the guide to the Eric Linklater collection of papers, 1932-1967, (The New York Public Library. Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature.) Epithet: writer British Library Archive...

Morgan, Charles, 1894-1958

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English author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Kenley, Surrey, to Mr. George Cookson, 1919 Dec. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270612819 Charles Morgan was an English author and literary critic. After publishing an early novel, he joined the London Times, where he later became theater critic. He served in both World Wars, and his essays, Menander's Mirror, were distributed in occupied France in World War II. He published numerous novels and several pla...

Priestley, J.B. (John Boynton), 1894-1984

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J. B. Priestley, playwright. From the description of An inspector calls: typescript, 1994. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122608422 J.B. Priestley, playwright; David Mamet, adapter, not credited here. From the description of Dangerous corner : typescript, 1996, January 4. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122626156 English author J.B. Priestley had a long and prolific career writing in numerous genres, and achieved critical a...

Harding, Gilbert, 1907-1960

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Murdoch, Iris

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Iris Murdoch (1919-1999) was an Irish-born British author and philosopher. From the guide to the Iris Murdoch typescript, no date, (Ohio University) Author and phiolosopher. From the description of Papers of Iris Murdoch, [1953-1994?]. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233111762 Irish philosopher, teacher, and novelist, Iris Murdoch (1919-1999) was acquainted with and influenced by philosophers such as Jean-Paul Sartre and by bohemian a...