Plomer, William, 1903-1973

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Sargeson, Frank, 1903-1982 : Correspondence with and relating to William Plomer

Date: 1970-1974

By: Sargeson, Frank, 1903-1982

Reference: MS-Papers-4247

Description: Letters discuss literary matters, mutual acquaintances, work in progress, and health concerns Source of title - Supplied title Enclosures - Included are copies of obituary for Plomer from Times, 22 Sept 1973, and photo of Harry Doyle, ca 1938 Relationship complexity - Previous Plomer/Sargeson correspondence was purchased from Plomer via Sargeson in 1970 (see TL 2/66 6 Oct. 1990). Refer to inventory for Sargeson papers (MS Group 71) Arrangement: Collection arranged by Sargeson in three sequences : 1. Plomer letters to Sargeson, Sep 1970 to Aug 1973, 14 letters; 2. Sargeson letters to Plomer, June 1970 to Sept 1973, 20 letters; and 3. Copies of Sargeson's letters to Charles Erdmann and Sir Rupert Hart-Davies with replies, covering period Oct 1973 to Feb. 1974, 8 letters. Although the two never met, Sargeson and the English writer, Plomer, corresponded until the latter's death in Sep 1973. Sargeson then wrote to Charles Erdmann and Sir Rupert Hart-Davis, executor to Plomer's estate regarding that correspondence and its disposal in the Turnbull. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (47 pieces). Physical Description: Holographs and typescripts (some carbon copies)

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Research papers for Frank Sargeson; a life

Date: [199-]

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

Reference: 97-042-20/04

Description: Includes copies of correspondence between Sargeson and William Plomer and Sargeson's correspondence in the 1960s Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts and printed matter

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Roddick, Alan 1937- : Letters from Frank Sargeson

Date: 1973-1976

By: Roddick, Alan, 1937-

Reference: MS-Papers-4222

Description: Letters were all sent from Takapuna, and are dated 4 Feb 1973, 10 Sep 1973, 7, 14 and 20 Oct 1973, 11 Nov 1973, 23 Feb 1974, 5 May 1974 and 5 Apr 1976. They contain mss annotations by Sargeson and Roddick and discuss publishing difficulties, renumeration, the poetry of Karl Wolfskehl, the death of William Plomer, Sargeson's autobiography, his relations with the Listener, his Brasch letters, his works, `Somerset village', `Once is enough' and `More than enough', and his health. Source of title - Supplied title Writer and editor of New Zealand literary works. Roddick corresponded with Sargeson during the early 1970s mainly as editor of the national radio YC Poetry programme, but also on literary matters and because he was gathering together the letters of Charles Brasch. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (9 leaves). Physical Description: Typescripts with annotations Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr A Roddick, Dunedin, 1982

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Correspondence (N-R)

Date: [1933-1977]

From: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0418-042

Description: Includes correspondence and poems from Winston Rhodes; poem, `Letter to Karl Stead' by Alan Roddick (1970); copy of article by J B Priestley on his visit to New Zealand (Observer magazine, 9 Sep 1973); letter from Tilly, Wellington, re Poetry Society letterhead; interview of Glover by Michael Player (1973); correspondence with HMNZS Pegasus group including letter signed by 17 members (1956); sonnet by Willie Patterson; poems by Rhys Pasley; letter from Paekakariki Old Folks Association, asking Glover for a rhyme to be sung to the tune of `Here we are again' (1964); letter from [?] R O'Neill of Lower Hutt. Identified persons entered under Name. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of the contents of this folder.

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Correspondence and minutes of the Sargeson Trust

Date: 1987-1989

From: Stead, Christian Karlson, 1932- : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-8220-05

Description: Contains correspondence and minutes of the Sargeson Trust, including correspondence with Peter Alexander and Mark Williams regarding Alexander's article `The girl in my garden: Frank Sargeson and Janet Frame' and proposed biography of William Plomer. Also includes correspondence with Williams regarding his proposed biography of Sargeson. Quantity: 1 folder(s).