John Edward Masefield (1878-1967) was a poet. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.

Papers of John Masefield, collected by Diana Daniels, consisting of correspondence, 1920-60; copies and drafts of poems, 1902-65; essays and lectures, c. 1921-63; autobiographical notes; and four pocket diaries of Judith Masefield, 1923, 1928, 1935, and 1938, with a pocket-book containing drawings of horses by her, 1920.

The papers were bought from Diana Daniels in 1969.

Entry to read in the Library is permitted only on presentation of a valid reader's card (for admissions procedures see http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/services/admissions/).

M. Clapinson and T.D. Rogers, Summary Catalogue of Post-Medieval Western Manuscripts in the Bodleian Library Oxford. Acquisitions 1916-1975. (Oxford, 1991), vol. II, nos. 46427-43.

See also Keepsakes Presented to John Masefield and Papers of John Masefield Relating to the Battle of the Somme.

Poetry | 20th century

Poets | 20th century

Diaries | 20th century

Masefield | John Edward | 1878-1967 | Poet

Masefield | Judith | fl 1920-1938