Letter from John Saville to Philip Larkin

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Papers of Philip Arthur LarkinU DPL

Poetry workbooksU DPL/1

Poetry typescriptsU DPL/2

Poetry publicationsU DPL/3

Prose and other manuscriptsU DPL/4

CorrespondenceU DPL/5

InterviewsU DPL/6

SpeechesU DPL/7

All Souls College, OxfordU DPL/8

PhotographsU DPL/9

MiscellaneousU DPL/10

Second DepositU DPL2

Manuscripts and related materialU DPL2/1

Correspondence filesU DPL2/2

Artificial file. Miscellaneous correspondenceU DPL2/2/1

File. RefusalsU DPL2/2/2

Artificial bundle. PostcardsU DPL2/2/3

File. CorrespondenceU DPL2/2/4

Artificial file. RefusalsU DPL2/2/5

Artificial bundle. Miscellaneous correspondenceU DPL2/2/6

Artificial file. CorrespondenceU DPL2/2/7

Artificial bundle. Miscellaneous correspondenceU DPL2/2/8

Artificial file. CorrespondenceU DPL2/2/9

File. Miscellaneous correspondenceU DPL2/2/10

Artificial file. RefusalsU DPL2/2/11

Artificial bundle. CorrespondenceU DPL2/2/12

Artificial file. CorrespondenceU DPL2/2/13

Artificial file. RefusalsU DPL2/2/14

Artificial file. Personal correspondenceU DPL2/2/15

File. CorrespondenceU DPL2/2/16

File. Miscellaneous correspondenceU DPL2/2/17

File. Miscellaneous correspondenceU DPL2/2/18

Correspondence between Clifford French and Philip Larkin attempting to trace the third joke which Sydney Larkin was fond of using in after dinner speechesU DPL2/2/18/1

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Anthony Thwaite voicing concern about Noel Hughes' contribution to 'Larkin at Sixty'U DPL2/2/18/2

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Noel Hughes objecting to his planned contribution to 'Larkin at Sixty'U DPL2/2/18/3

Correspondence between Brenda Moon (Librarian, Edinburgh University Library) and Philip Larkin inviting him to EdinburghU DPL2/2/18/4

Letter from Peter Goldmark (executive director the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey) to Philip Larkin thanking him for autographing 'The Less Deceived'U DPL2/2/18/5

Correspondence between Charles Monteith (Faber and Faber) and Philip Larkin about the launch of 'Larkin at Sixty'U DPL2/2/18/6

Correspondence between John Bodley (Faber and Faber) and Philip Larkin sending him a guest list for the party launching 'Larkin at sixty'U DPL2/2/18/7

Letter from Philip Larkin to Clive James thanking him for sending a copy of 'From the Land of Shadows'U DPL2/2/18/8

Letter from Eddie Dawes to Philip Larkin thanking him for his copy of 'Larkin at Sixty'U DPL2/2/18/9

Memorandum from Philip Larkin to Sir Roy Marshall (Vice Chancellor, University of Hull) sending him a copy of 'Larkin at Sixty'U DPL2/2/18/10

Letter from Doreen Deighton to Philip Larkin thanking him for sending her a copy of 'Larkin at Sixty'U DPL2/2/18/11

Letter from Roy Marshall to Philip Larkin thanking him for sending him a copy of 'Larkin at Sixty'U DPL2/2/18/12

Correspondence between Calman Rosen (President, Hull Literary Club) and Philip Larkin sending sixtieth birthday greetingsU DPL2/2/18/13

Correspondence between J F Wood and Philip Larkin sending him sixtieth birthday greetingsU DPL2/2/18/14

Correspondence between Roger Bowen (manager of the university bookshop, University of Warwick) and Philip Larkin congratulating him on the publication of 'Larkin at Sixty'U DPL2/2/18/15

Correspondence between Alan Brownjohn and Philip Larkin asking him to contribute to 1982's Poetry Society SupplementU DPL2/2/18/16

Correspondence between Asa Briggs and Philip Larkin sending him sixtieth birthday greetingsU DPL2/2/18/17

Letter from Calmen Rosen (President, Hull Literary Club) to Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/18

Letter from Mrs K Brown complaining about Philip Larkin's bad languageU DPL2/2/18/19

Letter from Alan Collins to Philip Larkin sending him a poem (enclosed)U DPL2/2/18/20

Letter from Kenneth Hibbert to the editor, 'The Times' 'Literary Supplement' congratulating him on the ingenious review of 'Larkin at Sixty'U DPL2/2/18/21

Fan letter from Richard Le Fanu to Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/22

Letter from Philip Larkin to all colleagues thanking them for their good wishes on his sixtieth birthdayU DPL2/2/18/23

Letter from John Saville to Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/24

Letter from Philip Larkin to Barry Bloomfield (Librarian, India Office Library and Records) thanking him for his cardU DPL2/2/18/25

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Piers Plowright (producer, Radio 3) congratulating him on 'Days' a sequence of poetry and jazz broadcast on Radio 3U DPL2/2/18/26

Correspondence between Michael Hamburger and Philip Larkin sending him sixtieth birthday congratulationsU DPL2/2/18/27

Correspondence between R E Williams (Managing Director, Pitney Bowes) and Philip Larkin inviting him to the Pitney Bowes Diamond JubileeU DPL2/2/18/28

Letter from Philip Larkin to the editor, 'London Review of Books'U DPL2/2/18/29

Invitation. Correspondence between Professor H S Thomas and Philip Larkin extending an invitation to dinner with the Prime MinisterU DPL2/2/18/30

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Fay Godwin asking for a print of the photograph which appeared in 'The Times' , 9 AugustU DPL2/2/18/31

Correspondence between Howard Morgan and Philip Larkin about the black and white drawing of Larkin's headU DPL2/2/18/32

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Charles Seluzicki (rare bookseller, Salem) thanking him for sending 'the Dickens book with the Betjeman essay in it'U DPL2/2/18/33

Correspondence between Revd. Canon P A Berry (acting provost at Coventry Cathedral) and Philip Larkin asking him to judge a poetry competitionU DPL2/2/18/34

Correspondence between John Bielby (photographer) and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/35

Correspondence between Brian Cox and Philip Larkin asking permission to reprint 'Aubade' in 'Poetry Now'U DPL2/2/18/36

Correspondence between Mrs K McMillan and Philip Larkin asking whether or not to take a university degree in order to become a writerU DPL2/2/18/37

Correspondence between Mrs Bell (Wellington library user) and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/38

Correspondence between Philip LeBrocq and Philip Larkin asking him to sign a copy of 'Larkin at Sixty'U DPL2/2/18/39

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Anthony Rota (Bertram Rota Booksellers) about selling back copies of 'Listen'U DPL2/2/18/40

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and John ChappleU DPL2/2/18/41

Fan mail. Correspondence between Joanna Porter and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/42

Fan mail. Correspondence between Eric Watson and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/43

Correspondence between G L Majin (editor of student magazine 'Decade') and Philip Larkin asking him to write a word of endorsementU DPL2/2/18/44

Letter from David Gibson to Philip Larkin sending him congratulations on his sixtieth birthdayU DPL2/2/18/45

Correspondence between Neil Astley (Bloodaxe Books) and Philip Larkin about 'A Rumoured City'U DPL2/2/18/46

Correspondence between George Moorey and Philip Larkin asking him to identify the bookplate he has found in Larkin's copy of 'The Pastoral Loves of Daphnis and Chloe' by George MooreU DPL2/2/18/47

Letters from Jack Sweeney to Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/48

Letter from Professor Alan McClelland to Philip Larkin on being made Honorary Professor of English at Hull UniversityU DPL2/2/18/49

Circular letter from Herbert Schur (Department of Information Studies, the University of Sheffield) to colleagues who have worked with W F Saunders, regarding his retirementU DPL2/2/18/50

Letter to 'The Times' from Philip Larkin pointing out the poet Robert Duncan's plagiarism of Oscar WildeU DPL2/2/18/51

Papers pertaining to Sarah Bowen's work experience in the Brynmor Jones Library and subsequent application to library schoolU DPL2/2/18/52

University of Hull memorandum from Michael Bowen to Philip Larkin asking for more details before recording an ITV blues programmeU DPL2/2/18/53

Correspondence between Mrs K M Montagu (Chichester Cathedral Enterprises Ltd.) and Philip Larkin sending him copies of the decorated and printed text of 'An Arundel tomb' produced by Chichester CathedralU DPL2/2/18/54

Correspondence between Professor J G Phillips (Wolfson Institute) and Philip Larkin seeking permission to include 'The building' in a history of Hull Royal InfirmaryU DPL2/2/18/55

Philip Larkin's eye witness report, for Cornhill insurance, of a minor traffic accident which took place on Cottingham, Road, HullU DPL2/2/18/56

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and the Manager (Garon Records, Oxford) returning his faulty copy of 'The Sound of Jazz'U DPL2/2/18/57

Correspondence between Dr J M Riggott and Philip Larkin about the presentation of a bound volume of Larkin's poems to John Kenyon on his retirementU DPL2/2/18/58

Correspondence between Roger Pringle and Philip Larkin about planned celebrations for John Betjeman's birthday, 'A garland for the laureate'. Larkin contributed 'A bridge for living'U DPL2/2/18/59

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Sir Arthur de la Mare in support of an article about the ignominy of the British withdrawal from SingaporeU DPL2/2/18/60

Correspondence between Mrs Ezard and Philip Larkin asking for information about Gladys MitchellU DPL2/2/18/61

Letter from Richard Graves (writer) to Philip Larkin asking him to help promote the work of Llewelyn PowysU DPL2/2/18/62

Correspondence between Anthony Rota (Bertram Rota Ltd. Booksellers) and Philip Larkin seeking spare copies of 'Adventures with the Irish Brigade', Colin GunnerU DPL2/2/18/63

Press cutting about the retirement of Kenneth Hibbert taken from 'The Daily Mail'U DPL2/2/18/64

Letter from Frederick Price to Philip Larkin wanting to know the sources for 'An Arundel Tomb'U DPL2/2/18/65

Correspondence between Roger Pringle (Shakespeare Birthplace Trust) and Philip Larkin sending him an anthology of Warwickshire poemsU DPL2/2/18/66

Correspondence between Professor Arthur Naylor (Belfast friend) and Philip Larkin asking him to assess the quality of his grandfather's poetryU DPL2/2/18/67

Correspondence between Alan Bold and Philip Larkin asking him to identify some lines of poetry, possibly by Hugh McDiarmidU DPL2/2/18/68

Fan mail. Correspondence between Rev. Father Quinn and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/69

Correspondence between Roger Pringle (Celandine Press) and Philip Larkin sending him a John Wain poemU DPL2/2/18/70

Correspondence between Gavin Ewart and Philip Larkin, with three short poems and poem, 'Moving an old fridge with dainty companions', Gavin EwartU DPL2/2/18/71

Correspondence between Alistair Campsie (The Piper, private hotel) and Philip Larkin seeking help in tracking down 'This Be the Verse' (3)U DPL2/2/18/72

Correspondence between Andrew Kamstra and Philip Larkin asking him to autograph three copies of 'Required Writing'U DPL2/2/18/73

Correspondence between Professor Ronald Draper (Department of English, University of Aberdeen) and Philip Larkin requesting permission to quote from Larkin's poetry in 'Lyric Tragedy'U DPL2/2/18/74

Correspondence between David Townsend and Philip Larkin sending him photocopies of the Larkin letters he purchasedU DPL2/2/18/75

Correspondence between George Watson (St. John's College, Cambridge) and Philip Larkin praising 'Required Writing'U DPL2/2/18/76

Correspondence between Rita Carter and Philip Larkin asking him if he would contribute to a collection of fan lettersU DPL2/2/18/77

Correspondence between Patrick Neill (Warden, All Souls College, Oxford) and Philip Larkin asking for an assessment of Jon Stallworthy's workU DPL2/2/18/78

Correspondence between Melissa Wood and Philip Larkin complaining about his piece on Dick FrancisU DPL2/2/18/79

Correspondence between Jocelyn Mayne (Producer, 'Kaleidoscope', BBC radio) and Philip Larkin collaborating on a programme on John BetjemanU DPL2/2/18/80

Correspondence between Professor Peter Dickinson (Department of Music, University of Keele) and Philip Larkin praising 'Larkin at Sixty' and 'Required Writing'U DPL2/2/18/81

Correspondence between L J Sklaroff (Bookseller) and Philip Larkin seeking advice over the purchase of the autograph manuscripts and typescripts of Bernard KopsU DPL2/2/18/82

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and G N Snaith (manager, Lloyd's Bank, Hull) complaining about his cashpoint facilitiesU DPL2/2/18/83

Correspondence between Julia Brown (Picture Editor, Thames Television International Ltd) and Philip Larkin researching the illustrations for the television series 'Six Centuries of Verse'U DPL2/2/18/84

Correspondence between Peter Foss and Philip Larkin seeking help with his research into Llewelyn PowysU DPL2/2/18/85

Photocopy of 'Diary' Charles Osborne, 'London Review of Books', sent to Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/86

Correspondence between Brian Cox (University of Manchester) and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/87

Letter from Philip Larkin to R J Carter in reply to his request for an autographU DPL2/2/18/88

Correspondence between Rev. Hugh Mead (St. Paul's School, Barnes) and Philip Larkin asking him to write the introduction to the catalogue of the exhibition of Ray Carter's collection of John Betjeman's workU DPL2/2/18/89

Correspondence between Ray Carter and Philip Larkin about the introduction to the catalogue of the exhibition of Ray Carter's collection of John Betjeman's workU DPL2/2/18/90

Letter from Philip Larkin to Rev. Hugh Mead (St. Paul's School, Barnes)U DPL2/2/18/91

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Ray Carter sending him a copy of the introduction to the catalogue of the exhibition of Ray Carter's collection of John Betjeman's work (enclosed), with list of the exhibitsU DPL2/2/18/92

Correspondence between Rev. Hugh Mead (St. Paul's School, Barnes) and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/93

Correspondence between Ray Carter and Philip Larkin informing him that John Betjeman agreed to sign copies of the catalogueU DPL2/2/18/94

Photocopied newspaper article advertising the Betjeman exhibition 'To Watery Barnes'U DPL2/2/18/95

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and the reverend Hugh Mead (St. Paul's School, Barnes) thanking him for sending two copies of the catalogue to the Betjeman exhibitionU DPL2/2/18/96

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Josephine Falk (Acting Literature Director, Arts Council of Great Britain) suggesting that she visit the Betjeman exhibition at St. Paul's School, Barnes with a view to mounting it elsewhereU DPL2/2/18/97

Fan mail. Correspondence between John Cowan and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/98

Correspondence between Noel Perrin (Department of English, Cartmouth College, New Hampshire) and Philip Larkin asking for permission to quote from 'Church Going' in his monthly column in the 'Washington Post' (photocopy enclosed)U DPL2/2/18/99

Memorandum from Professor J A Patmore (Chairman, Ferens Educational Trust Working Party) University business (Ferens Educational Trust) to members of Senate and subsequent memoranda between Philip Larkin and J A PatmoreU DPL2/2/18/100

Correspondence between Blake Morrison('The Observer') and Philip Larkin about review workU DPL2/2/18/101

Correspondence between R A Cass and Philip Larkin asking about his hearing aidU DPL2/2/18/102

Correspondence between P J Martin (Sanderson, Kaye & Martin, Solicitors) and Philip Larkin asking him to read some poems written by a clientU DPL2/2/18/103

Correspondence between Timothy d'Arch Smith and Philip Larkin seeking help with an article about R A Caton and the Fortune Press (3)U DPL2/2/18/104

Correspondence between Ms S L Powsey (school of graduate studies, University of Sussex) and Philip Larkin asking for help with her research into the history of the Fortune PressU DPL2/2/18/105

Correspondence between Richard Perceval Graves and Philip Larkin thanking him for writing a positive review of his book about Llewelyn PowysU DPL2/2/18/106

Correspondence between Jo Brans (Assistant Director, Southern Methodist University, Dallas Texas) and Philip Larkin asking for an interviewU DPL2/2/18/107

Correspondence between Gill Bayes (Voluntary Projects Officer, Council for Voluntary Service) and Philip Larkin asking for a reference for Patrick MartinU DPL2/2/18/108

Correspondence between Simon Petch (Department of English, University of Sydney) and Philip Larkin arranging a meetingU DPL2/2/18/109

Fan mail. Correspondence between Julian Rothenstein and Philip Larkin thanking him for writing 'Aubade'U DPL2/2/18/110

Correspondence between S Anderton (composer) and Philip Larkin informing him that he has set some of his later poems to musicU DPL2/2/18/111

Correspondence between Ms H Caletta (Academic Marketing Department, Penguin Books Ltd.) and Philip Larkin enclosing a complimentary copy of 'Spanish Civil War Verse' and suggesting a Penguin edition of LarkinU DPL2/2/18/112

Correspondence between Tom Jenks (Associate Fiction Editor, 'Esquire') and Philip Larkin suggesting that he write a piece for themU DPL2/2/18/113

Correspondence between Senor Josep M Jauma to Philip Larkin sending him an offprint of an articleU DPL2/2/18/114

Correspondence between John Greatrex and Philip Larkin about 'An Arundel Tomb', with poem based on 'An Arundel Tomb' by GreatorexU DPL2/2/18/115

Correspondence between Richard Hayes (Seattle, Washington) and Philip Larkin sending him a present of Schafer's 'Brass bands and New Orleans Jazz'U DPL2/2/18/116

Letter from Philip Larkin to James PriestmanU DPL2/2/18/117

Correspondence between Ted Tarling (The Sonus Press) and Philip Larkin asking for advice about finding International Standard Book NumbersU DPL2/2/18/118

Letter from Philip Larkin to Professor Arthur Humphreys sending him a copy of 'An Actress' by Alan BrownjohnU DPL2/2/18/119

Correspondence between K Strevans and Philip Larkin thanking her for her letter and birthday greetingsU DPL2/2/18/120

Fan mail. Correspondence between Julia Landon and Philip Larkin praising 'Jill'U DPL2/2/18/121

Letter from John Haffenden to Philip Larkin thanking him for his review of 'W H Auden: a Critical Heritage'U DPL2/2/18/122

Correspondence between Graham C Greene (Jonathan Cape Ltd.) and Philip Larkin asking him to write an introduction to 'Love on the Dole'U DPL2/2/18/123

Correspondence between G P Chapman (Assistant Manager, Matador Travel Agency, Hull) and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/124

Fan mail. Letter and postcard from K M Stevens to Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/125

Letter from A V Horton (research student) to Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/126

Correspondence between the college secretary (St. John's College, Oxford) inviting him to the Rawlinson dinner at the CollegeU DPL2/2/18/127

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Roy Marshall (Vice Chancellor) about a pay rise for Michael BowenU DPL2/2/18/128

University of Hull memorandum from Philip Larkin to Professor C H Dodd complaining about flat beer at the Academic ClubU DPL2/2/18/129

Correspondence between Audrey Jennings and Philip Larkin about 'An Arundel Tomb'U DPL2/2/18/130

Letter from Philip Larkin to George HartleyU DPL2/2/18/131

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and G B Richardson (Oxford University Press) asking to be sent a catalogue of Oxford BiblesU DPL2/2/18/132

Correspondence between Andrew Kamstra and Philip Larkin with subsequent memoranda from Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/133

Letter from Eddie Dawes to Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/134

Correspondence between D M Woodward (Department of Economic and Social History) and Philip Larkin seeking help in identifying quotationsU DPL2/2/18/135

Correspondence between Peter Wallis and Philip Larkin seeking help in identifying one of his poemsU DPL2/2/18/136

Correspondence between P F Ainsworth and Philip Larkin asking permission to include a poem in his thesisU DPL2/2/18/137

Correspondence between Sue Pinkus (Director, Vision International) and Philip Larkin asking him to contribute to 'They Also Take Pictures', a publication featuring photographs taken by writersU DPL2/2/18/138

Letter from John Farrell to Philip Larkin about 'Self's the Man'U DPL2/2/18/139

Letter from Philip Larkin to Professor B Jennings sending him a copy of 'Aubade'U DPL2/2/18/140

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and J K Hull (Area Manager, British Railways Eastern Region) complaining about the lack of first class accommodationU DPL2/2/18/141

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Blake Morrison ('The Observer') sending 'Betjeman Bonus', his review of the 'Uncollected Betjeman' (enclosed)U DPL2/2/18/142

Correspondence between John Murray (John Murray Publishers) and Philip Larkin thanking him for his generous review of the 'Uncollected Betjeman'U DPL2/2/18/143

Correspondence between Michael Bowen (AV Centre) and Philip Larkin about the recording of 'Time with Betjeman'U DPL2/2/18/144

Correspondence between P Cartwright and Philip Larkin about stammeringU DPL2/2/18/145

Correspondence between Bevis Hillier and Philip Larkin in response to his review of the 'Uncollected Betjeman'U DPL2/2/18/146

Correspondence between Miss S A Fisher and Philip Larkin asking him to read her poemsU DPL2/2/18/147

Correspondence between Professor J Norton - Smith and Philip Larkin sending him 'Ulysses-alphabet' by JanschkaU DPL2/2/18/148

Letter to George Hartley from Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/149

Note from Michael Bowen (Audio Visual Centre ) to Philip Larkin suggesting jazz impresarios as candidates for honorary degreesU DPL2/2/18/150

University of Hull memorandum from D J Farrington (Personnel Officer) asking for nominations for honorary degree candidates in connection with the Wilberforce anniversaryU DPL2/2/18/151

Correspondence between Geoffrey Wheatcroft and Fenella Gentleman of 'The Spectator' and Philip Larkin asking him to consider a profile pieceU DPL2/2/18/152

Correspondence between Dale Salwak and Philip Larkin telling him about his bibliography of A J CroninU DPL2/2/18/153

Fan letters from Ben Watt to Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/154

Correspondence between Gillian Hill (examiner of a mock CSE English paper) and Philip Larkin describing how the poem 'Ambulances' caused problemsU DPL2/2/18/155

Correspondence between Frances Cole (verse letter) and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/18/156

Correspondence between Michael Norton and Philip Larkin asking him to read and assess his poemsU DPL2/2/18/157

Correspondence between Kate Turner (Jordanthorpe School, Sheffield) and Philip Larkin seeking help in tracing criticism about 'The Whitsun Weddings'U DPL2/2/18/158

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Ronald Michaels (Garon Records, Oxford) returning a recordU DPL2/2/18/159

Correspondence between Alberta Turner (Cleveland State University, Ohio) and Philip Larkin seeking permission to include a selection of his poetry in a new Longman anthology 'Fifty Contemporary Poets'U DPL2/2/18/160

File. 'Current personal'. Miscellaneous correspondenceU DPL2/2/19

File. Miscellaneous correspondenceU DPL2/2/20

File. Miscellaneous correspondenceU DPL2/2/21

File. Miscellaneous correspondenceU DPL2/2/22

Bundle. RefusalsU DPL2/2/23

File. Miscellaneous correspondenceU DPL2/2/24

Artificial file. Miscellaneous correspondenceU DPL2/2/25

Subject filesU DPL2/3

Third DepositU DPL3

Fourth DepositU DPL4