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Dorothy L. Sayers Notebook Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Wade-A-68

Scope and Contents

This archive contains 11 notebooks with notes in several languages by Dorothy L. Sayers. A wide variety of topics are covered, but most of the material relates to Dante Alighieri and his works. Titles from the notebooks include: “The Burning Bush,” “Neutral Angels,” The Sacred Monarchy in the 10th Century, A Santi – Conzoniere, and P. Mandonnet – Siger of Brabant.

The notebooks were purchased by the Wade Center from Barbara Reynolds in 1999.

Dates

  • Created: 1947-1957

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Copies or publication of unpublished materials by Dorothy L. Sayers require permissions from the Sayers Literary Executor.

Extent

1.00 box : 11 folders

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This archive contains 11 notebooks with notes in several languages by Dorothy L. Sayers. A wide variety of topics are covered, but most of the material relates to Dante Alighieri and his works.

Arrangement Note

The notebooks are divided into a folder apiece without any deviation from the order in which they were received. Blank pages from the notebooks were not photocopied and do not appear in the research copies.

Source of Acquisition

99/28a-k

Other Descriptive Information

There is a research copy of this collection. There is an acquisition file for this collection. Cross-referenced as MS-324.

Processing Information

Processed by Laura Schmidt

Title
Dorothy L. Sayers Notebook Collection
Author
Laura Schmidt
Date
05/25/2007
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Marion E. Wade Center Repository

Contact:
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