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West, Rebecca, 1892-1983

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1892-12-21 - 1983-03-15

Biography

Author, reporter, and literary critic.

Found in 118 Collections and/or Records:

"Ric" to "Rac", 1961-05-28

 Item — Box 2: Series 1986.002.1.1-70; Series 1986.002.2.1-75; Series 1986.002.3.1-68, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1986.002.1.2.2.034
Scope and Contents

"Darling Rac, When I got back here today I was given your telegram and was distressed to hear about your late arrival. You must have been dead tired. I am as sorry as I have seen [Ward?] and [?] have been able to [?] that is would be [?] the travellers' cheques so as to leave you with a good [?]..."

Dates: 1961-05-28
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Rebecca West collection / Correspondence / Andrews, Henry Maxwell

"Ric" to "Rac", 1961-05-29

 Item — Box 2: Series 1986.002.1.1-70; Series 1986.002.2.1-75; Series 1986.002.3.1-68, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1986.002.1.2.2.035
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"Darling Rac, This Monday the post brought a charming letter from Thelma Holland which [?] and one for your from the Director of the Indiana University Press [?] enclosed. I will let him know that you are away. I bought Fraser Birber [?], they delivered the car and then [?] the jewellry [?] Hughes at the [Goldsworth's?] Hall..."

Dates: 1961-05-29
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Rebecca West collection / Correspondence / Andrews, Henry Maxwell

"Ric" to "Rac", 1961-05-30

 Item — Box 2: Series 1986.002.1.1-70; Series 1986.002.2.1-75; Series 1986.002.3.1-68, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1986.002.1.2.2.036
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"My dear Rac Last night I had [Linberges Davis?] dining with me here at [Harbor's?] and I confess that he was a great one. He is nearly 81 but he talked too much and too loud. This morning I went to the city [?] have certificate to the secretary of English and International because I wanted to have it after was to part the [?] and the Westminster..."

Dates: 1961-05-30
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Rebecca West collection / Correspondence / Andrews, Henry Maxwell

"Ric" to "Rac", 1961-05-31

 Item — Box 2: Series 1986.002.1.1-70; Series 1986.002.2.1-75; Series 1986.002.3.1-68, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1986.002.1.2.2.037
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"Darling Rac On my return yesterday I found your telegram and also your letter. I am disappointed for you. What a shame that with every goodwill and money being available you should be deprived of the [usual?] holiday that does you most good. I shall have to go off to Sicily by myself and discover someplace and then take you there..."

Dates: 1961-05-31
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Rebecca West collection / Correspondence / Andrews, Henry Maxwell

"Ric" to "Rac", 1961-06-01

 Item — Box 2: Series 1986.002.1.1-70; Series 1986.002.2.1-75; Series 1986.002.3.1-68, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1986.002.1.2.2.038
Scope and Contents

"Dearest Rac, This morning the enclosed letter came from Dr. Dallmayr to whom I have replied that the change will be a great disappointment as you had fixed the date and [?] with Bobby's stay here. I have written to Bobby asking if they could manage the later date Saturday 9th and 12th [?] or if that is impossible, the beginning of [?] and I have told Dallmayr that I have forwarded the letter to you. I will let you know as soon as I hear from Bobby..."

Dates: 1961-06-01
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Rebecca West collection / Correspondence / Andrews, Henry Maxwell

"Ric" to "Rac", 1966-07-11

 Item — Box 2: Series 1986.002.1.1-70; Series 1986.002.2.1-75; Series 1986.002.3.1-68, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1986.002.1.2.2.040
Scope and Contents

"Dearest Rac., I am not sending you the photostat of your Settlement of the 24th of December, 1957, but I enclose herewith a list of the people mentioned, two of whom, Charles Mortimer and Lida Thomas, have died. ... I went to Richard Henry this morning and am sorry to say that the trouble with my hearing is not wax but an inflammation. I hope that Antipeol will do the trick..."

Dates: 1966-07-11
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Rebecca West collection / Correspondence / Andrews, Henry Maxwell

Richard Rosser photo-negatives of Rebecca West

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2005-011
Dates: circa 1960s
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Robert Stevens to Henry Andrews, 1967-12-29

 Item — Box 2: Series 1986.002.1.1-70; Series 1986.002.2.1-75; Series 1986.002.3.1-68, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1986.002.1.2.2.041
Scope and Contents

"Dear Mr. Andrews, I feel I must attempt some expression of sympathy and concern on hearing the distressing news about your house. I shall never forget the sense of outraged frustration I experienced after the first break-in at our little office..."

Dates: 1967-12-29
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Rebecca West collection / Correspondence / Andrews, Henry Maxwell

Scott, Bonnie Kime, 1981 - 1985

 File
Identifier: 1988.012.1.206
Scope and Contents

Scott queries Ellmann about his comments about Rebecca West appearing in the Joyce biography; request for permission to quote.

Dates: 1981 - 1985
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Richard Ellmann papers / Series 1: Research and writings

Sir John Ackroyd to Rebecca West, 1980-12-20

 Item — Box 1: Series 1986.002.1.1-70; Series 1986.002.2.1-75; Series 1986.002.3.1-68, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1986.002.1.1.1.008
Scope and Contents "Dear Dame Rebecca, I have a special message from Peter, who is at last unwinding! - to give you his love and to say that he would be ready at your 'command' for tea and a good chat! (Without more than one person talking at the same time!), and probably alone. (This I take to mean without me!!!). He would so gladly appreciate your advice on 'What Next'![...]The enclosed photograph will be replaced by a properly mounted one and I know will remind you of an evening at...
Dates: 1980-12-20
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Rebecca West collection / Correspondence / Ackroyd, Sir John

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