Papers of Ann Thwaite relating to My Oxford

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Papers of Ann Thwaite, 1975-7, n.d., relating to My Oxford (London: 1977), edited by her, comprising:

Working papers, 1975-7.
Correspondence with contributors, 1975-6, arranged alphabetically: Amis-Betjeman, Boothby-Mortimer, Nicolson-Wilson.
Essays from contributors, including rejected contributions by Felix Aylmer and Adrian Boult, with a subsequently published manuscript by Angus Wilson and a copy typed by Anthony Thwaite.

Dates

Creation: 1975-7, n.d.

Extent

0.45 Linear metres (3 physical shelfmarks)

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark, e.g. MS. Eng. c. 6731, fols. 1-2].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Eng. c. 6731-3

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 11399

Additional Description

Abstract

My Oxford contains recollections of the undergraduate days of: Martin Amis, Nina Bawden, John Betjeman, Lord Boothby, Alan Coren, Antonia Fraser, Jo Grimond, Raymond Massey, John Mortimer, Nigel Nicolson, J.I.M. Stewart and Angus Wilson.

Biographical / Historical

Ann Thwaite (b 1932), née Harrop, read English at St. Hilda's College, Oxford, from 1952 to 1955. She has written numerous children's books and biographies.