Denis Johnston collection. [1926-1992].

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Denis Johnston collection. [1926-1992].

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The collection consists of Johnston's second typescript draft (as finally rejected) of "Shadowdance", later called "The Old Lady Says No!", with holograph corrections by W.B. Yeats and others. Also included are photocopies of several early drafts of this play, including the aforementioned. In addition, there is the author's proof copy, with corrections, of "The Brazen Horn, Lenaea 5" (1968) [probably for 2nd ed. 1969, amended to Lenaea 6]. The fonds also consists of correspondence from Denis and Betty Johnston to Bill and Mary Harbold from 1973-1982; a signed photograph of Johnston; photocopies of book reviews and book chapters re Johnston; a copy of Nine Rivers from Jordan with final corrections; and a copy of the libretto of Nine Rivers from Jordan.

12 cm of textual records. -- 1 photograph. -- 2 books.

University of Victoria Libraries, UVic

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University of Victoria Libraries, UVic

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Johnston, Denis, 1901-1984

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Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939

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