Title: Ivy Compton-Burnett Papers, 1944-1968
Predominant Dates:1944-1968
ID: MS/MS/ms029
Creator: Compton-Burnett, Ivy, 1892-1969.
Extent: 2.0 Boxes
Date Acquired: 06/10/1968
Languages: English [eng]
The Ivy Compton-Burnett Papers consists primarily of letters and post cards from Compton-Burnett to Kay Dick (98 items) and Kathleen Farrell (29 items), some items addressed to both, all written between 1947 and 1969. Included is one letter from Margaret Jourdain to Kay Dick dated December 16, 1947. The content is largely personal in nature, offering or accepting invitations, conveying information about travel plans, etc. Frequent reference is made to Compton-Burnett's domestic situation and health. Occasional comments concern contemporary events and literary figures including Olivia Manning, Rose Macaulay, Richard Church and Pamela Hansford Johnson, and Compton-Burnett's own work and work habits. Also included is one typescript [carbon] of Elders and Betters [novel] by Compton-Burnett [circa 1944] with moderate revision in pencil, bound in limp blue folder.
Access Restrictions:
Open
Use Restrictions:
Users of the collection must read and agree to abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the Materials Use Policies.
Providing access to materials does not constitute permission to publish or otherwise authorize use. All publication not covered by fair use or other exceptions is restricted to those who have permission of the copyright holder, which may or may not be Washington University.
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Acquisition Source:
Purchase
Acquisition Method:
Accession number 926. Purchase from Bertram Ltd, June 10, 1968.
Accession number 977. Purchase from Bertram Ltd, August 28, 1968.
Accession number 1194. Purchase from Bertram Ltd, May 14, 1970.
Accession number 1195. Purchase from Bertram Ltd, May 15, 1970.
Accession number 1462. Purchase from Bertram Ltd, May 6, 1977.
Preferred Citation:
Name of the Collection, Washington University Libraries, Department of Special Collections
