Letters from Larkin family members to Philip Larkin

Reference No:
U DPL3/1/2
Dates:
8 Jul 1945 - 20 Nov 1977
Description:

a) ALS from Philip Larkin to Sydney and Eva Larkin: elections, the Fortune Press, 'The North Ship' ("the book") and 'Jill'; 'Henry V' (film), Bruce Montgomery, and Horseshoe Falls, includes an illustration by Philip Larkin, 8 July 1945

b) ALSs from Kitty Larkin and Nellie Larkin congratulating Philip Larkin on receiving the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry, and on the issuing of the Marvell Press 'Listen Record' [of 'The Less Deceived']), 4 May 1965 & 5 May 1965. (2)

c) ALSs from Edgar Larkin illustrating the Larkin family tree, and discussing the treatment of gravestones in Lichfield by the City Council, and his own published memoirs, 30 April 1975 & 3 September 1979. (2)

d) ALSs concerning the death of Philip Larkin's mother, Eva Larkin. One is from cousin Vera Thorpe (20 November 1977) and one (undated) is a note from Kitty Larkin (Catherine Hewett), dealing mainly with practicalities whilst clearing out EL's home. (2)

Format:
Archive Item
Extent:
7 items
Language:
Access Conditions:
Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:
Hull University Archives
Collection:
Papers of Philip Arthur Larkin