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Taylor, Simon Watson, 1923-2005

 Person

Biography

Simon Watson Taylor was an English actor and translator, often associated with the Surrealist movement. He was born in Wallingford, Oxfordshire and died in London.

Found in 292 Collections and/or Records:

12 Rotoreliefs by Marcel Duchamp

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 11
Identifier: 1974.002.2.11.002
Scope and Contents 12 Rotoreliefs by Marcel Duchamp. The optical disks are in the original black cardboard holder. The circular holder is inserted into a folded cardboard band which also serves as a stand for use when spinning the discus on a record player turnstile. Appearing on the band is a photograph of a turnstile with stand in place, together with instructions, in English, which are subscribed by Duchamp's facsimile autograph signature. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 46)"These discs,...
Dates: 1934 - 1975
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Art and Illustrations

À la Niche , 1948

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 21
Identifier: 1974.002.1.21.003
Scope and Contents

À LA NICHE les glapisseurs de dieu! An attack on Claude Mauriac, Pierre Klossowski and otheres. Signatories are Breton and 51 otheres. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 42)

"Alors que sur le front du rationalism fermé l'ennemi semble avoir décidément perdu toute espèce de courage, une recrudescence d'activité se manifeste sur le front complémenaire de la religion..."

Dates: 1948
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Surrealist Manifestos, Prospectuses, and Brochures

À L'Ombre de Lion, 1952 Per Bertram Rota Inventory

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 23
Identifier: 1974.002.1.23.001
Scope and Contents

À L'Ombre de Lion. A chonological summary of events in "l'affaire Pastoreau." (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 43-44)

"14 Juin 1948. - Le groupe surréaliste publie un tract intitulé A la niche, les glapisseurs de dieu! revêtu de cinquante et une signatures, parmi lesquelles celles d'André Breton et de Benjamin Péret..."

Dates: 1952 Per Bertram Rota Inventory
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Surrealist Manifestos, Prospectuses, and Brochures

Alfred Jarry Manuscript Prose Passage

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1974.002.1.5.001
Scope and Contents

Alfred Jarry Manuscript Prose Passage of approximately 150 Words. Preserved in a green paper cover [folder] in the manner of a French school exercise book with "Ville Reims" legend, "Collège de 'Pataphysique" stamp and inscribed in ink "Autographes de Jarry." (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 15-16)

"Le camelot fleurit de meme sort et dans la même saison que l'abre de Noel..."

Dates: 1934 - 1975
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Writings

Alfred Jarry. The Magnificent Pataphysical Posture - Collège de 'Pataphysique, 1968-10-03

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 24
Identifier: 1974.002.1.24.007
Scope and Contents "Alfred Jarry The Magnificent Pataphysical Posture" by Simon Watson Taylor. Article from The Times Literary Supplement. Simon Watson Taylor's definitive article on Pataphysics. Collège de 'Pataphysique. Also includes a two page photocopy of the article signed by Simon Watson Taylor. (Bertram Rota Inventory, Surrealism Addenda Pg. 2-3)"THE MERCURE DE FRANCE seems to have preserved an honourable publishing tradition of mislaying authors manuscripts. It has been recounted recently...
Dates: 1968-10-03
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Newspaper and Press Cuttings

Alfred Jerry Manuscript Affidavit of Authenticity, 1975-05-11

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1974.002.1.5.002
Scope and Contents

Affidavit attesting to the authenticity of Alfred Jarry's Manuscript Prose Passage. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974)

Dates: 1975-05-11
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Writings

Announcement of the Death of Le Baron Jean Mollet of the Collège de 'Pataphysique , 1963-01-09, "le 12 Décervelage 91" ('Pataphysical Calendar)

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1974.002.2.6.004
Scope and Contents

Announcement of the Death of Le Baron Jean Mollet of the Collège de 'Pataphysique. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 17)

"Le Corps des Provéditeurs Généraux et des Provéditeurs du Collège de 'Pataphysique..."

Dates: 1963-01-09, "le 12 Décervelage 91" ('Pataphysical Calendar)
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Ephemera

Announcement of the Death of le Docteur Louis-Irénée Sandomir of the Collège de 'Pataphysique , 1956-05-20, "le 21 palotin 84" ('Pataphysical Calendar)

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1974.002.2.6.002
Scope and Contents

Announcement of the Death of le Docteur Louis-Irénée Sandomir of the Collège de 'Pataphysique. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 17)

"Le Corps des Provéditeurs Généraux du Collège de 'Pataphysique..."

Dates: 1956-05-20, "le 21 palotin 84" ('Pataphysical Calendar)
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Ephemera

Announcement of the Death of Mata-Mata of the Collège de 'Pataphysique , 1950-06-18, "le 4 Gidouille 78" ('Pataphysical Calendar)

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1974.002.2.6.001
Scope and Contents

Announcement of the Death of Mata-Mata of the Collège de 'Pataphysique. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 17)

"Sa Magnificence le Vice-Curateur-Fondateu du Collège de 'Pataphysique..."

Dates: 1950-06-18, "le 4 Gidouille 78" ('Pataphysical Calendar)
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Ephemera

Announcement of the Death of Oktav Votka of the Collège de 'Pataphysique , 1959-01-11, "le 14 Décervelage 87" ('Pataphysical Calendar)

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1974.002.2.6.003
Scope and Contents

Announcement of the Death of Oktav Votka of the Collège de 'Pataphysique. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 17)

"Sa Magnificence le Vice-Curateur de Collège de 'Pataphysique..."

Dates: 1959-01-11, "le 14 Décervelage 87" ('Pataphysical Calendar)
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Ephemera

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