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Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)JD
TitleJohn Drinkwater Collection
Extent32 items
Date[20th century]
DescriptionA small collection of manuscript poems, several of which were written for Maud Vinden (the donor's mother). Also included is a letter and an annotated visiting card.
Access ConditionsAccess to all registered researchers
CopyrightPermission to make any published use of any material from the collection must be sought in advance in writing from the Director of Special Collections (email: special-collections@contacts.bham.ac.uk). Identification of copyright holders of unpublished material is often difficult. Cadbury Research Library: Special Collections will assist where possible with identifying copyright owners, but responsibility for ensuring copyright clearance rests with the user of the material.
LanguageEnglish
Finding AidsA catalogue of this collection is available on the online archive catalogue. Click on the Finding Number to display the summary contents list of the catalogue and to view the full catalogue, or view the catalogue as a PDF file by clicking in the document field below. A paper copy is also available in the Cadbury Research Library: Special Collections Department.
DocumentJD.pdf
Access StatusOpen
Administrative HistoryJohn Drinkwater, 1882-1937, playwright, poet and actor.
AcquisitionThis collection was presented by Mr J. S. Vinden. The gift is reported in the Librarian's annual report for 1962/63. Former reference: MSS 1/Vii
Related MaterialFurther letters and papers of John Drinkwater are located in the Letters Additional (LAdd) artificial collection in the Special Collections Department. The Library also holds a very comprehensive collection of Drinkwater's books, mostly autograph copies.

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