The Pantheon Papers
Abstract
This archive contains correspondence and drafts relating to The Pantheon Papers by Dorothy L. Sayers, a series of satirical sketches on invented saints and celebrations of secular society.
Dates
- Created: 1953-1954
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
Copies or publication of materials by Dorothy L. Sayers require permissions from the Sayers Literary Executor.
Biographical or Historical Information
The Pantheon Papers consist of satirical sketches on invented saints and celebrations of secular society. They appeared in issues of Punch magazine and well-received by many, but criticized by some who felt that Sayers was taking liberties with the solemnity of the church through her comical renditions.
The material in this archive was acquired at auction from Sotheby's in London by the Wade Center in 2000. The original Sotheby's lot included in this archive is: Lot 292, v.
Extent
1.00 box : 5 folders
0.3 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Source of Acquisition
01/1a
Other Descriptive Information
There is an acquisition file for this collection. There is a research copy of this collection.
Processing Information
Processed by Laura Schmidt
Creator
- Title
- The Pantheon Papers
- Author
- Laura Schmidt
- Date
- 05/01/2007
- 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