Manuscript poems, most of which appear to be in the hand of Daniel Jones, together with two typescript poems, [1930x1950], enclosed within a folder inscribed 'Collaborations with D.T.'. The paper surrounding one gathering of eight sheets within the folder is inscribed 'Dylan's own?'.
Jones, Daniel, 1912-1993
2011 group (Autograph Letters),
Additional papers, [1926x2011], relating to Dylan Thomas consisting of unpublished letters by him to various recipients, [1926x2011], and material, 1954-1955, relating to the Dylan Thomas memorial issue of Dock leaves.
Unpublished letters by Dylan Thomas,
Letters, [1926x2011], from Dylan Thomas, all of which appear to be unpublished, comprising original letters, [1926]-1995, telegrams, 1942-1947, and photocopies of autograph letters, [1990x2011], mainly concerning literary and personal matters.
Fourteen autograph letters, [1926]-1995, from Dylan Thomas to various family members, friends and literary acquaintances.
Holograph letter, dated 23 June 1946, by Dylan Thomas to Kay Dick, sent from Oxford, in which he accepts an offer to compile an Alphabet of Literary Prejudice for The Windmill. The letter has been pasted in the front of a copy of the Collected poems (London, 1953), a gift to the recipient of the letter from Kathleen [Farrell], Christmas 1953.
Undated holograph letter, [1926x1928], written in pencil on a lined page torn from an exercise book (recto side only), from Dylan Thomas to Dan[iel Jones], requesting that the latter visits him to collaborate on a review and other work.
Holograph letter, (2 ff.), dated 5 March 1945, by Dylan Thomas to Augustus [John], written in blue ink (ff. 1r, 2r) and sent from New Quay, thanking the latter for his gift and referring to Mary Keene who is staying at New Quay. Also included is a typescript copy, [1950x1970], of the letter; inscribed '511/?I/NPQ/72' and '214' in pencil in unidentified hands at the bottom of the page.
Undated holograph letter, [April 1937], by Dylan Thomas to Alban [Levy], written in black ink (recto side only) and sent from Bishopston, in reply to his letter following DT's first radio broadcast, 'Life and the Modern Poet'. DT hopes to visit Cardiff soon and read his new poems to Alban, Mervyn and Stella.
Holograph letter, dated 26 August 1948, by Dylan Thomas to Elisabeth [Lutyens], written in black ink and sent from Witney, discussing his work and poverty. The author has inscribed the word 'dirt', with an arrow pointing to a dark smudge on the paper, at the bottom of the letter (f. 1v).
Holograph letter, dated 28 May [19]51, by Dylan Thomas to D.[onald] R. Milner of the Times Educational Supplement, written in blue ink on blue paper (recto side only) and sent from Laugharne, declining an invitation 'to write a short survey on Wales'.
Holograph letter, dated 21 April [1944], by Dylan Thomas to Mechthield [sic] [Nawaisky], written in black ink (recto side only) and sent from Old Bosham, regarding Bill Brandt's photographs of Caitlin and himself; he also refers to the nightly bombing of Sussex. Inscribed 'Dylan Thomas during war in his early 30 tee's' in pencil in an unidentified hand on reverse. Also included is a page from an unknown publication, [1953x1954], containing an article about Dylan Thomas, and the black and white photograph by Bill Brandt, 'Dylan Thomas and His Wife, Caitlin, in Their Room, Manresa Road, Chelsea' (1944).
Holograph letter, dated 20 June 1953, by Dylan Thomas to [Cecil] Price, written in blue ink on blue paper (recto side only) and sent from Laugharne, in response to the latter's request for biographical information about DT for the Cassells Encyclopedia of World Literature; the publication of 'Adventures in the Skin Trade' is also discussed.
Holograph letter, 15 July 1953, by Dylan Thomas to Elizabeth Reitell, written in blue ink and sent from Laugharne, in which he refers to Under Milk Wood, financial matters, and a proposed opera in collaboration with Stravinsky. The envelope, included with the letter, is inscribed on the reverse by the author, 'from Dylan Thomas'.
Holograph letter, dated 7 January 1938, by Dylan Thomas to Keidrych [Rhys], sent from Blashford, in which he informs KR that Augustus John is trying to contact him regarding a portrait, expresses his own frustration at KR and the publication of Wales magazine, and enquires if KR is compiling a bibliography of his (DT) work.
Holograph letter, dated 31 January 1941, by Dylan Thomas to his uncle Arthur [Thomas], written in black ink on lined paper (f. 1r) and sent from Chiswick, in which he thanks him for the Christmas presents and refers to the new film 'Dumbo'. The letter, which appears to date from around the same time as the one sent to his parents (F1/1/14), may have been written on 31 December 1941 or 31 January 1942.
Undated holograph letter, [1945], by Dylan Thomas to Caitlin, written in black ink on air mail paper (ff. 1r, 2r) and sent from Paulton[s] Square, Chelsea, possibly shortly after the shooting incident at Majoda, expressing his love for his wife as he lies bedridden with influenza in London.
Photocopies, [1990x2011], of four autograph letters, dated 1946-1953, from Dylan Thomas to various recipients.
A small group of papers, 1939-[2013], relating to Dylan Thomas and his third book, a volume of poetry and prose entitled The map of love (London, 1939), comprising four autograph letters, March-August 1939, from the author to the publishers, J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd; carbon copies of letters, 1939, from the editorial, production, and publicity departments at J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd; photocopies, [1990x2013], of most of the aforementioned letters; and a proof copy and file copy of the published work, the latter containing manuscript amendments and additions in an unidentified hand.