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Betjeman, Sir John, 1906-. "Executive:" poem, MS.S. (typewritten, carbon copy: 1 p.), and pre-1984. Following the above: note from Betjeman to Kingsley Amis and Elizabeth Jane Howard


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    Betjeman, Sir John, 1906-. 1 letter to Kingsley Amis and Elizabeth Jane Howard, L.S. (typewritten: 2 p.), London

    Manuscripts

    The bulk of the collection consists of drafts of novels, short stories, poems, essays and television and radio scripts by Kingsley Amis, many heavily corrected. Also included are individual manuscript pieces by Martin Louis Amis, Sir John Betjeman, Elizabeth Jane Howard, and George Melly, and groups of limericks by Robert Conquest. Letters deal with personal and literary matters, including Amis' reactions to the work of other authors and their reactions to his writings.

    AMS 191.

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    Betjeman, Sir John, 1906- 9 letters to Kingsley Amis, London, Wadebridge, Cornwall, Eng. and Sheffiield, Berks., Eng

    Manuscripts

    The bulk of the collection consists of drafts of novels, short stories, poems, essays and television and radio scripts by Kingsley Amis, many heavily corrected. Also included are individual manuscript pieces by Martin Louis Amis, Sir John Betjeman, Elizabeth Jane Howard, and George Melly, and groups of limericks by Robert Conquest. Letters deal with personal and literary matters, including Amis' reactions to the work of other authors and their reactions to his writings.

    AMS 192-200.

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    Amis, Kingsley. "Green Heart:" poem, MS. (typewritten: 1 p.), and pre-1967

    Manuscripts

    The bulk of the collection consists of drafts of novels, short stories, poems, essays and television and radio scripts by Kingsley Amis, many heavily corrected. Also included are individual manuscript pieces by Martin Louis Amis, Sir John Betjeman, Elizabeth Jane Howard, and George Melly, and groups of limericks by Robert Conquest. Letters deal with personal and literary matters, including Amis' reactions to the work of other authors and their reactions to his writings.

    AMS 47.

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    Amis, Kingsley. The Old Devils: novel: synopsis of pages 140 to the end, MS.S. (typewritten: 1 p.)

    Manuscripts

    The bulk of the collection consists of drafts of novels, short stories, poems, essays and television and radio scripts by Kingsley Amis, many heavily corrected. Also included are individual manuscript pieces by Martin Louis Amis, Sir John Betjeman, Elizabeth Jane Howard, and George Melly, and groups of limericks by Robert Conquest. Letters deal with personal and literary matters, including Amis' reactions to the work of other authors and their reactions to his writings.

    AMS 81.

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    Amis, Kingsley. Amberley Hall: play, MS. (typewritten, carbon copy: 13 p.)

    Manuscripts

    The bulk of the collection consists of drafts of novels, short stories, poems, essays and television and radio scripts by Kingsley Amis, many heavily corrected. Also included are individual manuscript pieces by Martin Louis Amis, Sir John Betjeman, Elizabeth Jane Howard, and George Melly, and groups of limericks by Robert Conquest. Letters deal with personal and literary matters, including Amis' reactions to the work of other authors and their reactions to his writings.

    AMS 151.

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    Amis, Kingsley. "Coming of Age:" poem: three drafts, MS. (typewritten: 4 p.), and pre-1967

    Manuscripts

    The bulk of the collection consists of drafts of novels, short stories, poems, essays and television and radio scripts by Kingsley Amis, many heavily corrected. Also included are individual manuscript pieces by Martin Louis Amis, Sir John Betjeman, Elizabeth Jane Howard, and George Melly, and groups of limericks by Robert Conquest. Letters deal with personal and literary matters, including Amis' reactions to the work of other authors and their reactions to his writings.

    AMS 12.