DL/A-Z//UNI O - [Correspondence with the University of Oxford]

Reference code

DL/A-Z//UNI O

Level of description

File

Title

[Correspondence with the University of Oxford]

Date/s

1995-1997

Quantity & Format

18 Letters (typescript and MS)
2 Article
4 Invitation
1 Pamphlets
1 Maps and plans

Creator

University of Oxford

Creator

Lessing, Doris May, 1919-2013

Scope and content

26 items, some highlighted. Correspondence between the University of Oxford and Doris Lessing. Includes a letter from Brain Aldiss (item 012) and two articles about the honorary degree at Encaenia.

DL/A-Z//UNI O/018 [from James [surname unknown] to Marilyn Butler, copied to Doris Lessing, 24/06/1996]

Letter, 1 leaf recto and verso, handwritten.
Writes of his "strange life", discussing a stalker and finding "financial instruments to the tune of £120,000" in cash in letters sent to him. Apologises for missing the dinner because of it. Butler sends the letter to Lessing to read.

DL/A-Z//UNI O/019 [from Doris Lessing to Marilyn Butler, 05/07/1996]

Letter, 1 leaf, typed.
Writes that is an "extraordinary story", and thanks Butler for sending it, writing that she will "certainly treasure" it.

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