Correspondence between B C Birch (Department of Adult Education, Hull) and Philip Larkin asking him to assess the quality of a story he has written, with ms. sheet of comments used by Larkin to shape his reply

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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

Form. 'The authors and writers who's' who completed by Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/7/1

Fan letter from Louis Contant to Philip Larkin sending him three of her own poemsU DPL2/2/7/2

Correspondence between J Whitley (Sub Manager, Lloyd's Bank) and Philip Larkin about the unfavourable performance of his Investment Management portfolioU DPL2/2/7/3

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and the Telephone Manager for the Leicester Telephone Area complaining on behalf of Eva LarkinU DPL2/2/7/4

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Sean Day - Lewis ('The Daily Telegraph') informing him of his imminent award of Doctor of Literature from Queen's University, BelfastU DPL2/2/7/5

Fan mail. Correspondence between Sybil Birch and Philip Larkin asking for his advise on how to write poetryU DPL2/2/7/6

Correspondence between G E Stephenson (Librarian, Reckitt and Sons Ltd.) and Philip Larkin asking for a contribution to R F Drewery's retirement presentU DPL2/2/7/7

Letter from E G Davis (Assistant Manager, Lloyd's Bank) to Philip Larkin asking for the final instalment for the Broken Hill Propriety Co. Ltd. New Ordinary sharesU DPL2/2/7/8

Letter from Philip Larkin to P Harvard Williams (Librarian, Queen's University Belfast)U DPL2/2/7/9

Correspondence between John Farrell (Library, University of Bristol) and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/7/10

Correspondence between Peter Harvard Williams (Librarian, Queen's University, Belfast) and Philip Larkin congratulating him on his honorary doctorateU DPL2/2/7/11

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and J Whitley (Sub Manager, Lloyd's Bank) concerning tax paymentsU DPL2/2/7/12

Correspondence between L E Weidelberg and Philip Larkin thanking him for writing to 'The Spectator' in support of his own complaint that the 'Oxford English Dictionary' does not preserve the beauty and correctness of languageU DPL2/2/7/13

Correspondence between J P Wells (City Librarian, Oxford City Libraries) and Philip Larkin inquiring about the sources of the poem 'I remember, I remember' on behalf of a readerU DPL2/2/7/14

Letters from Philip Larkin to the Chief Constable (City Headquarters, Hull) complaining about a stray dog and an abandoned carU DPL2/2/7/15

Correspondence between Linda Withers and Philip Larkin seeking more information about his lifeU DPL2/2/7/16

Correspondence between Professor Cockcroft (Warden, Downs Hall, University of Hull) and Philip Larkin inviting him to become an honorary senior member of the Lawns Common RoomU DPL2/2/7/17

Correspondence between Charles Monteith (Faber and Faber) and Philip Larkin about the proofs of Douglas Dunn's first collection of poetry, 'Terry Street'U DPL2/2/7/18

Letter from Rosalie Murphy (Editor, 'Contemporary poets of the English language') on behalf of St. James Press to Philip Larkin with completed questionnaireU DPL2/2/7/19

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and the college Secretary (St. John's College, Oxford) updating the information included in the 'Register'U DPL2/2/7/20

Correspondence between T Wright (Hull University Union) and Philip Larkin about writing poetryU DPL2/2/7/21

Correspondence between Victor Clark (Chief Education Officer, Beverley) and Philip Larkin inviting him to attend 'Children and poetry', a lecture by Leonard ClarkU DPL2/2/7/22

Ts. 'North York Moor Railway Preservation Society Newsletter', No.5U DPL2/2/7/23

Correspondence between Dr Munford (Director General, National Library for the Blind) and Philip Larkin seeking permission to use 'At grass' in the 1969 Reading CompetitionU DPL2/2/7/24

Programme. National Library for the Blind Reading Competition, 1968U DPL2/2/7/25

Letter from Philip Larkin to Dr G S Singh (Department of Italian, Queen's University, Belfast) thanking him for sending him a copy of Thomas Hardy's poetry translated into ItalianU DPL2/2/7/26

Correspondence between Alderman Hodgkinson (Coventry) and Philip Larkin seeking approval for his mention of Sydney Larkin in his forthcoming memoirsU DPL2/2/7/27

Correspondence between Roy MacGregor-Hastie and Philip Larkin about copies of poetry tapes made under the Harvard schemeU DPL2/2/7/28

Fan mail. Correspondence between Prudence Duncanson and Philip Larkin seeking information about his lifeU DPL2/2/7/29

Correspondence between R F Drewery (Chief Librarian, Hull) and Philip Larkin congratulating him on his honorary doctorate from Queen's University, BelfastU DPL2/2/7/30

Correspondence between W L Webb of 'The Guardian' and Philip Larkin asking him to review a collection of essays on poetry by Geoffrey GrigsonU DPL2/2/7/31

Correspondence between F G B Hutchings (friend) and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/7/32

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Gwen Watkins sending her an index of titles of Vernon Watkins poemsU DPL2/2/7/33

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Peter Tucker (Librarian, University of Warwick) about a student sit-in at Warwick University and the British Council's poetry tapesU DPL2/2/7/34

Correspondence between the Manager of Lloyd's Bank, Paragon Street, Hull and Philip Larkin about his deed of covenant with the Universities Federation for Animal WelfareU DPL2/2/7/35

Correspondence between C M E Davson and Philip Larkin supporting his view that an unadorned surname can be a friendly mode of address, following Larkin's letter to 'The Times' on this topicU DPL2/2/7/36

Letter from L Kingscote-Billinge (Southbroom Secondary Modern School, Wiltshire) to Philip Larkin asking him to sign a copy of 'Wires' to be framed and hung in the classroom (marked 'rtd. 3.2.69')U DPL2/2/7/37

Correspondence between John Gould (musician) and Philip Larkin sending him his setting for 'Church Going' for small chorus and orchestraU DPL2/2/7/38

Correspondence between B C Birch (Department of Adult Education, Hull) and Philip Larkin asking him to assess the quality of a story he has written, with ms. sheet of comments used by Larkin to shape his replyU DPL2/2/7/39

Correspondence between Professor A H Birch (on study leave in America from Hull University) and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/7/40

Correspondence between William Allan (reference division, main library, Stanford University) and Philip Larkin requesting bibliographical information on behalf of a student (Steven Lavine)U DPL2/2/7/41

Correspondence between James McGibbon on behalf of the publishers MacDonald & Co. and Philip Larkin sending him a preview copy of 'The modern poet'U DPL2/2/7/42

Letter from Philip Larkin to K R Drummond (booksellers) on behalf of Mrs R A D Egerton about the purchase of several King Penguin booksU DPL2/2/7/43

Letter from Philip Larkin to Mrs M Spencer (Hull) assessing the value of her husband's book collectionU DPL2/2/7/44

Correspondence between Victor Clark (Chief Education Officer, Beverley) and Philip Larkin, sending him 'A man of discretion'U DPL2/2/7/45

Ts. booklet of quotations and harrowing case studies of mental health patients sent by Mrs D Richardson to Philip Larkin with the message 'Happy Christmas'U DPL2/2/7/46

Letter from Alan Smith (Middleton Junior school, Nottingham) to Philip Larkin asking him to contribute a poem to a display on modern poetsU DPL2/2/7/47

Correspondence between J D Green and Philip Larkin about the meaning of the poem 'Birth'U DPL2/2/7/48

Correspondence between Robert Vosper (University Librarian, University of California, Los Angeles) and Philip Larkin praising his letter to 'The Times' 'Literary Supplement' dated 22 August about the collecting of poets' manuscriptsU DPL2/2/7/49

Correspondence between Joan Hutton Landis (Wesleyan University, Connecticut) and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/7/50

Correspondence between Richard Kell (Senior Lecturer, Newcastle Polytechnic) and Philip Larkin asking permission to include a letter from Larkin in an exhibition of poetry worksheetsU DPL2/2/7/51

Correspondence between R C Kenedy (Victoria and Albert Museum) and Philip Larkin sending him a review copy of his own poems, 'Episodes one & two'U DPL2/2/7/52

Fan mail. Correspondence between Professor Melvin Yoken (Department of Modern Languages, Southern Massachusetts University) and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/7/53

Memorandum from Philip Larkin to F Harris-Jones (Deputy Registrar, Hull University), enclosing letter from Z F Kafulubiti (Zambian High Commission) to Philip Larkin congratulating him on his honorary doctorate from Hull University.U DPL2/2/7/54

Letter from Michael McNay (Arts page Editor, 'The Guardian') to Philip Larkin thanking him for a piece on Louis ArmstrongU DPL2/2/7/55

Letter from Vernon Barback (Marlborough College) to Philip Larkin asking him to send in the sponsorship money he promised for a seventeen mile walkU DPL2/2/7/56

Letter from Philip Larkin to the Chief constable, Hull, complaining about parked cars in Westbourne AvenueU DPL2/2/7/57

Correspondence between D O'Donovan and Philip Larkin asking him to assess the quality of his poetryU DPL2/2/7/58

Correspondence between Peter Jordan and Philip Larkin asking him to assess the quality of his poetryU DPL2/2/7/59

Letter from Nigel Maslin (Research Assistant, 'The day before yesterday', Thames Television) to Philip Larkin asking him to take part in a film documentary on post war BritainU DPL2/2/7/60

Correspondence between Charles Wright (Department of English, University of California at Irvine) and Philip Larkin sending him 'The grave of the right hand'U DPL2/2/7/61

Correspondence between E C Davis and Philip Larkin disagreeing with his review of Emily Dickinson's 'Complete poems'U DPL2/2/7/62

Correspondence between M Visvalingam (Geography Department, Hull) and Philip Larkin sending him a poem written in English by a Malaysian studentU DPL2/2/7/63

Correspondence between Frederick Gibberd & Partners and Philip Larkin seeking permission to use a quotation from 'The North Ship' on a monument planned for the northernmost end of Queen's Gardens Hull, with general plan of the garden and a detail of the siting of the stonesU DPL2/2/7/64

Correspondence between Peter du Sautoy (Vice Chairman, Faber and Faber) and Philip Larkin suggesting the fee he should charge for the use of quotation from 'The North Ship' on a monument planned for the northernmost end of Queen's Gardens HullU DPL2/2/7/65

Copies of letters sent between J. B. Forrest (Frederick Gibberd & Partners) and Peter du Sautoy (Faber and Faber) concerning payment for the use of four lines from 'The North Ship'U DPL2/2/7/66

Correspondence between J B Forrest (Frederick Gibberd & Partners) and Philip Larkin informing him of the progress of the monument planned for the northernmost end of Queen's Gardens, HullU DPL2/2/7/67

Correspondence between P J Hawker (Frederick Gibberd & Partners) and Philip Larkin with a drawing of the inscription for the College of CommerceU DPL2/2/7/68

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Professor J W Linnett (schoolfriend) congratulating him on his election to Master at Sidney Sussex, CambridgeU DPL2/2/7/69

Correspondence between Brom Weber (Professor of English, University of California, Davis) and Philip Larkin about 'Sense and sensibility in twentieth century writing: a gathering in memory of William Van O'Connor' which includes 'How Distant', Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/7/70

Letter from Philip Larkin to Professor Tony Birch (Exeter University) congratulating him on his move to Exeter from HullU DPL2/2/7/71

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and E J C Large (Hull Literary Club)U DPL2/2/7/72

Circular letter from the Hull Arts Centre appealing for funds, marked 'cheque sent 19/3/70'U DPL2/2/7/73

Letter from Philip Larkin to D J Bryant (Chief Librarian, Hull City Libraries) thanking him for sending two tickets to the Hull Film TheatreU DPL2/2/7/74

Correspondence between J Gemmell and Philip Larkin asking him to read his poetryU DPL2/2/7/75

Memoranda between W E Styler and Philip Larkin sending him a press cutting about Coventry schoolsU DPL2/2/7/76

Correspondence between Robert Proud and Philip Larkin enclosing his own poetryU DPL2/2/7/77

Fan mail. Correspondence between Peter Ellwood and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/7/78

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Philip Oakes inviting him to lunchU DPL2/2/7/79

'The North Yorkshire Moors Railway Preservation Society Newsletter' no. 9U DPL2/2/7/80

'The North Yorkshire Moors Railway Preservation Society Newsletter' no. 8U DPL2/2/7/81

Correspondence between H D Barry (Secretary, Library Association) and Philip Larkin about his subscriptionU DPL2/2/7/82

Correspondence between Michael Hamburger and Philip Larkin about his book 'The truth of poetry'U DPL2/2/7/83

Correspondence between Ian Hamilton and Philip Larkin thanking him for sending Hancox's catalogueU DPL2/2/7/84

Correspondence between Jon Stallworthy at Oxford University Press and Philip Larkin asking him to recommend readers for 'A student's guide to libraries'U DPL2/2/7/85

Letter from Brian Cox ('Critical Quarterly') to Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/7/86

Correspondence between K C Harrison (Public Library, City of Westminster) and Philip Larkin asking whether he has any work in progressU DPL2/2/7/87

University of Hull memoranda between Philip Larkin and G Walker (Buildings Development Officer) about the Library's stage II shelvingU DPL2/2/7/88

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and D J Bryant (Deputy Chief Librarian, Hull Central Library) congratulating him on his new job as City LibrarianU DPL2/2/7/89

University of Hull memorandum from Brynmor Jones to Philip Larkin in response to a press cutting from 'The Daily Telegraph', 'Sculptress replies to criticisms', 13 November 1969U DPL2/2/7/90

Correspondence between R Welz (researcher) and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/7/91

Correspondence between Anne Freedman ('Chicago Review') and Philip Larkin asking him for a poemU DPL2/2/7/92

Correspondence between Derek Sanderson and Philip Larkin asking him to comment on a friend's workU DPL2/2/7/93

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Steve McDonogh (Editor, 'Cosmo Magazine')U DPL2/2/7/94

Correspondence between A McColm and Philip Larkin under the mistaken belief that he is selecting poems for an 'Oxford book of English verse'U DPL2/2/7/95

Correspondence between G G Prince (Secretary of the Yorkshire Society) and Philip Larkin asking for his reference for Jean Holland-Hartley regarding her application to the society for a grantU DPL2/2/7/96

Correspondence between David Holbrook and Philip Larkin asking him to sign a letter on permissions in criticism being sent to 'The Times Literary Supplement'U DPL2/2/7/97

Correspondence between Professor Lal (Writers Workshop Creative Writing, Calcutta) and Philip Larkin sending him a copy of 'Modern Indian poetry in English'U DPL2/2/7/98

Correspondence between Professor Jon Bracker (Indiana) and Philip Larkin asking him to consider a reading tour of AmericaU DPL2/2/7/99

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Paul 'Espinasse (Hull) attempting to answer a query about Gilbert Scott's connections with South Weston ChurchU DPL2/2/7/100

Correspondence between W D Craig (Registrar, University of Hull) and Philip Larkin congratulating him on his Honorary Doctorate from Queen's University, BelfastU DPL2/2/7/101

Correspondence between W Loughridge (Belfast friend) and Philip Larkin asking him to read a friend's poetryU DPL2/2/7/102

Correspondence between Ian Hamilton ('The Review') and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/7/103

Letter from J Whitley (Sub Manager, Lloyds Bank, Hull) to Philip Larkin suggesting a new share optionU DPL2/2/7/104

Correspondence between C Townley (Librarian, University College, Galway) and Philip Larkin congratulating him on his honorary doctorate from Queen's University, BelfastU DPL2/2/7/105

Correspondence between Juliet Gowan and Philip Larkin sending him her poemsU DPL2/2/7/106

Correspondence between G Scargill (Cornelius Parish Ltd. Insurance) and Philip Larkin about an insurance claimU DPL2/2/7/107

Correspondence between L J Lloyd (Librarian, University of Exeter) and Philip Larkin congratulating him on his Honorary Doctorate from Queen's University, BelfastU DPL2/2/7/108

Letter from M A Jaspan (Malaysia) to Philip Larkin inviting him to speak at the University of MalayaU DPL2/2/7/109

Letter from Philip Larkin to the editors of 'The blue book' sending them new information for 1969's 'Blue book'U DPL2/2/7/110

Correspondence between Neville Braybrooke and Philip Larkin asking about letters from Joe Ackerley (Editor, 'The Listener')U DPL2/2/7/111

Circular letter from Ernest Kay (Editor, 'International who's who in poetry') to Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/7/112

Letter from J Whitley (Sub Manager, Lloyds Bank) to Philip Larkin in respect of his holding of Kin-Zout-Organon sharesU DPL2/2/7/113

Letter from the Membership Secretary of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Preservation Society to Philip Larkin reminding him to renew his subscription, with publicity materialU DPL2/2/7/114

Correspondence between Stanley Poss (Fresno State University) and Philip Larkin sending him some Larkin parodies by one of his studentsU DPL2/2/7/115

Correspondence between Miss H G Hyde and Philip Larkin asking him which of his own poems he likes bestU DPL2/2/7/116

Correspondence between Mr. Ritchie (Larbert High School, Stenhousemuir) and Philip Larkin about his class's interpretation of 'The Whitsun Weddings'U DPL2/2/7/117

Correspondence between Martin Davies (Director, National Gallery) and Philip Larkin apologising for a rogue telephone request purporting to come from the National GalleryU DPL2/2/7/118

Correspondence between D C Whyte (Manager, East Midlands Electricity Board, Leicester Area), P G Williamson (District Commercial Engineer, East Midlands Electricity Board) and Philip Larkin, about the problems with Eva Larkin's immersion heaterU DPL2/2/7/119

Joke alternative to union calls for strike sent by Ronald Shepherd (Senior Assistant Registrar, University of Hull) to Philip Larkin (2pp.)U DPL2/2/7/120

Letter from Derwent May (Editor, 'The Listener') to Philip Larkin asking him for a poemU DPL2/2/7/121

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and W D Craig (Registrar, University of Hull) sending him a copy of a letter signed by Richard Hunter (former Secretary to Queen's University, Belfast) as President of the International Circus Clowns ClubU DPL2/2/7/122

Correspondence between J J Graneek (Librarian, Australian National University) and Philip Larkin sending him 'Rationalisation of library resources in Australia'U DPL2/2/7/123

Fan mail. Correspondence between Mrs P R Halmos (Hawaii) and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/7/124

Correspondence between Godfrey Argent (photographer) and Philip Larkin sending him proof photographsU DPL2/2/7/125

Correspondence between J D Steen and Philip Larkin seeking help in finding the record label which includes Benny Goodman's 'Sincerely sweetheart' and 'Sweet Lorraine'U DPL2/2/7/126

Correspondence between Anthony Thwaite ('New statesman') and Philip Larkin about the nomination of Roy Fuller as Oxford Professor of PoetryU DPL2/2/7/127

Correspondence between Dr G Singh and Philip Larkin regarding the influence of Thomas Hardy on his poetryU DPL2/2/7/128

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and G Scargill (Service Manager, Cornelius Parish Ltd.) complaining about his car's service, with service sheetsU DPL2/2/7/129

'North York Moors Railway Preservation Society Newsletter', no. 3U DPL2/2/7/130

'North York Moors Railway Preservation Society Newsletter', no. 4U DPL2/2/7/131

Correspondence between J T Williams (musician) and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/7/132

Constitution. North Yorkshire Moors Railway Preservation Society (2pp.)U DPL2/2/7/133

Correspondence between Ann Jones (Weymouth College of Education) and Philip Larkin inviting him to Weymouth Thomas Hardy festivalU DPL2/2/7/134

Correspondence between Philip Larkin, National Coal Board (Leicester) and A R Brookes (oil firing specialists) about problems with Eva Larkin's Parkray 66U DPL2/2/7/135

Correspondence between J E Bartlett (Director, Kingston upon Hull Museums) and Philip Larkin asking him give financial support to the newly formed Hull Museum SocietyU DPL2/2/7/136

Correspondence between Professor William Gray (Department of English, Pembroke College, North Carolina) and Philip Larkin inviting him to read to his students in AmericaU DPL2/2/7/137

Correspondence between Philip Larkin and Messrs. Hogg, Sons & J B Johnstone Ltd. (London) about an order for a two piece suit and jacketU DPL2/2/7/138

Letter from Philip Larkin to L Hill (Hull) about the cost of hearing aidsU DPL2/2/7/139

Correspondence between Leo Black (Music Assistant, BBC) and Philip Larkin about the use of his poetry on the Third ProgrammeU DPL2/2/7/140

Correspondence between John Murray at John Murray Ltd.. and Philip Larkin on the publication of John Betjeman's 'High and low'U DPL2/2/7/141

Letter from Philip Larkin to John Betjeman regarding the publication of Betjeman's 'High and Low'U DPL2/2/7/142

Correspondence between R B McCallum, (Principal of St. Catherine's Cumberland Lodge) and Philip Larkin asking for advice in organising a conference on the use of the English languageU DPL2/2/7/143

Letter from Colin Watson ('The Times') and Philip Larkin thanking him for his piece about Vernon WatkinsU DPL2/2/7/144

Correspondence between Michael Williams (GCSE 'O' level) and Philip Larkin asking him to explain 'Toads'U DPL2/2/7/145

Correspondence between Muriel Fancett and Philip Larkin protesting at Professor Rosenthal's discussion of Philip Larkin in 'The modern poets'U DPL2/2/7/146

Letter from Jon Stallworthy (Oxford University Press) to Philip Larkin sending him a copy of 'Tigers' by Fleur Adcock as part of his research for the 'Oxford Book of Twentieth Century English Verse'U DPL2/2/7/147

Correspondence between Candace Kaufman (Harvard student) and Philip Larkin sending him her essay 'Philip Larkin and time'U DPL2/2/7/148

Correspondence between D B Moore and Philip Larkin asking for help with his MA thesis on Louis MacNeiceU DPL2/2/7/149

Correspondence between Philip Oakes and Philip Larkin sending him some of his own poetryU DPL2/2/7/150

Letter from Ian Hamilton ('The Times' Literary Supplement) and Philip Larkin asking him for a new poemU DPL2/2/7/151

Correspondence between Mrs Galen Williams (Poetry Center, New York City) and Philip Larkin about the enthusiastic reception of the film 'Down Cemetery Road' in which Philip Larkin was interviewed by John BetjemanU DPL2/2/7/152

Correspondence between Jon Stallworthy (Oxford University Press) and Philip Larkin about the publication of 'After experience' by Harry SnodgrassU DPL2/2/7/153

Correspondence between Roland Mathias (Editor, 'The Anglo Welsh Review') and Philip Larkin seeking permission to print a photograph of Vernon Watkins taken by Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/7/154

Correspondence between Miss M Dixon (student of Saint Gregory High School, Massachusetts) and Philip Larkin asking him who was talking to whom in the poem 'Born yesterday'U DPL2/2/7/155

Correspondence between the Treasury Solicitor (Westminster, London) and Philip Larkin asking him to advise on the value of the poetry of the late Vyvyan E C SmithU DPL2/2/7/156

Correspondence between Sandra Jones and Philip Larkin asking him to comment on a friend's poetryU DPL2/2/7/157

Correspondence between Roy MacGregor-Hastie (Visiting Lecturer in English at the College of Education, Hull) and Philip Larkin asking to meet himU DPL2/2/7/158

Correspondence between J H Hetherington (Northern Ireland) and Philip LarkinU DPL2/2/7/159

Correspondence between Professor Marcel Galliot (Paris) and Philip Larkin asking for help in tracing the writer of several lines of nineteenth century verseU DPL2/2/7/160

Correspondence between Anthony Thwaite (Producer, Talks Department, BBC) and Philip Larkin inviting him to write a programme on Wilfred Owen and informing him of his new job as Literary Editor, the 'New statesman'U DPL2/2/7/161

Letter from C H Henden (Assistant Examinations Administrator, Guildhall School of Music and Drama) to Philip Larkin enclosing the correct script of 'Church going' for approvalU DPL2/2/7/162

Correspondence between Gillian Button (Hull University Union) and Philip Larkin thanking him for donating a record player and records to Hull University ChaplaincyU DPL2/2/7/163

Letter from Philip Larkin to the managing director (Carmichael's, Hull) complaining at the price of cufflinksU DPL2/2/7/164

Letter from Mary Tanner to Philip Larkin sending thanks on behalf of the Chaplaincy Council (Hull University) for his donation of a record player and recordsU DPL2/2/7/165

Correspondence between Neil Powell ('Gibbet', University of Warwick magazine) and Philip Larkin arranging an interviewU DPL2/2/7/166

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

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