William McConnell fonds. 1945-1985.

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William McConnell fonds. 1945-1985.

The fonds consists of correspondence between Margerie and Malcolm Lowry and William and Alice McConnell (1957-1983) relating to their mutual interests, as well as clippings and articles about Malcolm Lowry collected by the McConnells. The fonds also includes 62 letters between Allan Crawley and William McConnell relating to Crawley's activities (1945-1970). Included also are comments on the Crawley letters by W. McConnell (1985) and a typescript of a short story by McConnell.

6.5 cm of textual records.

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Lowry, Malcolm, 1909-1957

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Lowry, (Clarence) Malcolm was a novelist born in New Brighton, England. He spent time at sea before studying at Cambridge. His most recognized novel is Under the Volcano (1947), set in Mexico where he resided 1936-37. Other works include Ultramarine (1933), based on his early sea travel, and the posthumous Dark is the Grave Wherein My Friend Is Laid (1968). Most of his productive years he lived in British Columbia. From 1954 to his death he resided in England. From the description of...

McConnell, William M. (William Mallery), 1891-

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William McConnell was an early resident of Lexington, Ky. From the description of William McConnell papers, 1784-1819. (University of Kentucky Libraries). WorldCat record id: 13694730 William McConnell is a Vancouver-based lawyer and author. From the description of William McConnell fonds. 1945-1985. (University of British Columbia Library). WorldCat record id: 606463403 ...

McConnell, Alice Youree, 1905-

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Crawley, Alan, 1931-

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Born in Manitoba, Alan Crawley was admitted as a barrister and solicitor to the Bar of Manitoba in 1912. In addition to practising law he was a member of the Community Players of Winnipeg and developed a keen interest in contemporary poetry. After a serious illness in 1934 which was followed by the sudden and complete loss of sight, Alan Crawley and his wife, Jean Horn, moved to Victoria. In British Columbia, he founded and edited a highly-regarded quarterly publication of poetry, Contemporary V...

Lowry, Margerie Bonner.

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Margerie Bonner was born in Adrian, Michigan and was a novelist, commercial artist, and actress. In 1940 she moved toVancouver B.C. and married Malcolm Lowry. Her books include The Last Twist of the Knife (1946), The Shapes that Creep (1946), Horse in the Sky (1947). From the description of Margerie Lowry fonds. [1967]. (University of Victoria Libraries). WorldCat record id: 676738326 ...