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Robert A. Wilson collection, 1906-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:
11 linear foot (29 boxes)
Abstract:
The Robert A. Wilson collection comprises 9 linear feet of material related to 36 prominent literary figures, previously in the private collection of Robert A. Wilson, the final owner of the Phoenix Book Shop, in New York City (1962-1988).

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Robert A. Wilson - Marianne Moore collection, 1925-1997 (inclusive) 1950-1977 (bulk)

Extent:
1 linear foot (3 boxes)
Abstract:
The Robert A. Wilson - Marianne Moore collection comprises 1 linear foot of material spanning the dates between 1925 and 1997 and includes correspondence to and from American poet Marianne Moore, the majority of which was written to Phoenix Book Shop proprietor Robert A. Wilson; works by and about Moore; newspaper clippings, photographs, pamphlets, broadsheets, and invitations documenting aspects of Moore’s career and public appearances; audio recordings; and realia.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Angus Stewart correspondence and publishing files, 1971-1977 (inclusive) 1972-1973 (bulk)

Extent:
.3 linear foot (1 box)
Abstract:
Angus Stewart (1936-1998) was an Australian-born British writer known for the novels Sandel (1968) and Snow in Harvest (1969), a book of verse titled Sense and Inconsequence: Satirical Verses (1972), and the memoir Tangier: A Writer's Notebook (1977). The Angus Stewart correspondence and publishing files collection comprises letters from Angus Stewart to publishers Timothy d'Arch Smith (born 1936) and Michael Ayres, as well as London bookdealer Fuller d'Arch Smith, Ltd. files relating to the 1972 publication of Sense and Inconsequence.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Robert A. Wilson W. H. Auden collection, circa 1930-2007, undated (inclusive) 1950-2000 (bulk)

Extent:
2 linear foot (3 boxes) and 2 oversize folder
Abstract:
W. H. Auden (1907-1973) was an English and American poet, translator, librettist, playwright, and essayist. The Robert A. Wilson W. H. Auden collection comprises Wilson's collected materials created by and related to W. H. Auden. The collection includes manuscript and typescript drafts, proofs, and published versions of Auden's poetry, translations, prose, and dramatic works; programs and promotional ephemera for Auden's readings and events as well as other performances related to the writer; audiovisual recordings of Auden's works; Wilson's and Auden's correspondence with each other and others; Auden's personal ephemera and realia; photographs by and of Auden; critical writings about Auden and catalogs of Audenia; and Chester Kallman's personal papers.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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John Chapman letters, 1852 may 13-1852 may 21 (inclusive)

Extent:
4 item (30 pages)
Abstract:
Two autograph letters written and signed by John Chapman to an unknown person, regarding book orders from his firm, dated May 13, 1852, and May 21, 1852. The May 21 letter is tipped to the front of "A List of Mr. Chapman's Publications [July 1852]." A second pamphlet, a reprint of a letter by Chapman to "The Athenaeum" entitled The Bookselling System is also enclosed.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Charles Ollier letter to William Jerdan, 1827 november 7 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 item (1 page)
Abstract:
An autograph letter written by Charles Ollier to William Jerdan, requesting: "Will you do me personally the favor of inserting the enclosed [no longer present] in your literary announcements next week? When will you be so good as to think of Jenner[?]," postmarked November 7, 1827.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Percy H. Muir letters to Rev. James Brown, 1951-1964 (inclusive)

Extent:
35 item (63 pages)
Abstract:
British author, bibliographer, and antiquarian bookseller Percy H. Muir (1894-1979) corresponded with Church of Scotland minister and book collector Rev. James Brown regarding the purchase of books and illustrations which reflected Brown's collecting interests.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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