Finding aid for the Edmund Blunden papers
Title:
Edmund Blunden papers
Repository:
Ohio University
Phone: 740-593-2710
http://www.ohio.edu/library/collections/archives-special-collections/
Creator:
Blunden, Edmund, 1896-1974.
Dates:
1930-1960
Quantity:
0.25 cubic feet (4 folders)
Abstract:
 Letters, Poems, Books, Writings.
Identification:
MSS409
Language:
The records are in English

Biography of Edmund Blunden

English poet, author and critic Edmund Blunden was born November 1, 1896 in London, England. He was the oldest of nine children. He had married three times, divorced all but his last wife Claire. He taught at the University of Hong Kong, and was a Professor of Poetry at the University of Oxford. He died January 20, 1974

Scope and Content

The Edmund Blunden papers contain correspondence and writings of Blunden; playbills collected by Blunden; and newspaper clippings. Many of the letters are to Dorothea Hayward Scott, another English author.

Statement of Arrangement

This collection remains in its original arrangement.

Subject Terms

The following terms have been used to describe this collection.

Subjects:

Authors, English.

Persons:

Blunden, Edmund, 1896-1974.
Scott, Dorothea Hayward.

Preferred Citation

Researchers are requested to cite collection name, collection number, and Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in all footnotes and bibliographical references.

Other Finding Aid

A paper copy of the folder list is available.