Dorothy L. Sayers Notebook Collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: Wade-A-68

Staff Only

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

Sayers, Dorothy L. (Sayers, Dorothy Leigh) (Person)

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Copies or publication of unpublished materials by Dorothy L. Sayers require permissions from the Sayers Literary Executor.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

Additional Description

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.