Identity area
Reference code
1
Title
Personal letters
Date(s)
- 1939-2001 (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
4 folders, 1 envelope
Context area
Name of creator
(1921-1994)
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Personal letters, 1939-2001, relating mainly to literary matters, including some from editors of periodicals expressing their views on his poems and letters he received during his time serving with the RAF in Palestine; together with letters written by Peter Hellings to his wife Manon and testimonials.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Arranged into five files: two files of personal letters, general letters, letters to Manon Hellings, and testimonials (1/3-1/5 were donated in 2004). 1/1-1/2 are arranged alphabetically and chronologically by and within each file. 1/3-1/5 are arranged chronologically. 1/3 is arranged chronologically within the file and 1/4-1/5 are in original order within the files.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Preferred citation: 1
Alternative identifier(s)
Virtua system control number
vtls004195608
GEAC system control number
(WlAbNL)0000195608