Dylan Thomas Collection 1920-1991

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Dylan Thomas Collection TXRC06-A2., 1920-1991

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Dylan Thomas Collection 1920-1991

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http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/uthrc/00375/00375-P.html

Abstract

The collection of Welsh poet and dramatist Dylan Thomas consists of manuscripts, correspondence, notebooks, drawings, financial records, photographs, proofs, and broadcast scripts.

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eng,

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Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 6645581

Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center

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Dylan Thomas Collection 1920-1991

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