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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:

Clé Bulletin mensuel de la F.I.A.R.I., 1938 Per Bertram Rota Inventory (1974)

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: 1974.002.1.18.012
Scope and Contents

Subscription leaflet for Clé. Editorial statement on verso. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 39)

"Pour paraître le 10 décembre prochain..."

Dates: 1938 Per Bertram Rota Inventory (1974)
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

Cliches are the Armature of the Absolute Poster , 1961

 Item — Box 4
Identifier: 1974.002.4.1.004
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"Cliches are the Armature of the Absolute" is an oversized poster produced for the Better Books window display of the "Selected Works" of Alfred Jarry, edited and translated by Simon Watson Taylor and Roger Shattuck. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 17)

Dates: 1961
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Posters and Oversized

Collège de 'Pataphysique

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: 1974.002.1.16.020
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2 identical copies of a prospectus by the Collège de 'Pataphysique. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 17)

"En souscrivant à nos éditions rares, vous acquerrez des valeurs bibliophiliques incomparables..."

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 / Collège de 'Pataphysique Publications, Manifestoes, and Circulars

Collège de 'Pataphysique Cabinet du Provéditeur des Phynances, 1951-02-01, "le 7 gueules 79" ('Pataphysical Calendar)

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 8
Identifier: 1974.002.2.8.002
Scope and Contents

Announcement from the Collège de 'Pataphysique cabinet du Provéditeur des Phynances. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 17)

"Avec le No 3-4 des CAHIERS expirait[?] l'abonnement que vous avez bien voulu souscrire..."

Dates: 1951-02-01, "le 7 gueules 79" ('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

Collège de 'Pataphysique Calendrier 'Pataphysique [Pataphysical Calendar], 1950, AN LXXVIII (78 in the 'Pataphysical Calendar), 1951 per Bertram Rota Inventory

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 12
Identifier: 1974.002.1.12.003
Scope and Contents Collège de 'Pataphysique Calendrier'Pataphysique Perpétuel [Pataphysical Calendar], Second Edition. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 3)"PRÉFACE DE LA 1re ÉDITION - Aussitot qu'en sa Pataphysique Sagesse Sa Magnificence le Vice-Curateur-Fondasique, au début du mois de Décervelage de cet an 76, et qu'il eùt ainsi répondu au plus urgent des besoins de ce siècle tout en s'assurant le plus impéssable des titres de gloire, sa première sollicitude alla naturellement à l'indescriptible...
Dates: 1950, AN LXXVIII (78 in the 'Pataphysical Calendar), 1951 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 / Collège de 'Pataphysique Publications, Manifestoes, and Circulars

Collège de 'Pataphysique Calendrier 'Pataphysique [Pataphysical Calendar], 1965 per Bertram Rota Inventory

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: 1974.002.1.13.001
Scope and Contents

Collège de 'Pataphysique Calendrier'Pataphysique Perpétuel [Pataphysical Calendar], Wall-Placard. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 3)

"ABSOLU, HAHA, AS, SABLE, DÉCERVELAGE GUEULES, PÉDALE, CLINAMEN, PALOTIN, MERDRE, GIDOUILLE, TATANE, PHALLE" [Months of Pataphysical Calendar]

Dates: 1965 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 / Collège de 'Pataphysique Publications, Manifestoes, and Circulars

Collège de 'Pataphysique Élection 86, 1959, "86" ('Pataphysical Calendar)

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 8
Identifier: 1974.002.2.8.003
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Collège de 'Pataphysique Élection 86 (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 17)

"Le Collège de 'Pataphysique est gouverné par l'immortel Magistère du Docteur Faustroll, son Curateur Inamovible, ainsi que l'ont défini et définissent ses Statuts..."

Dates: 1959, "86" ('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

Collège de 'Pataphysique Élection 93, 1965, "93" ('Pataphysical Calendar)

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 8
Identifier: 1974.002.2.8.004
Scope and Contents

Collège de 'Pataphysique Élection 93 (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 17)

"Le Collège de 'Pataphysique est gouverné par l'immortel Magistère du Docteur Faustroll, son Curateur Inamovible, ainsi que l'ont défini et définissent ses Statuts..."

Dates: 1965, "93" ('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

Collège de 'Pataphysique Invitation 85e Anniversaire, 1962-10-24, "le 19 haha 90" ('Pataphysical Calendar)

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: 1974.002.2.7.012
Scope and Contents

Invitation from the Collège de 'Pataphysique. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 17)

"85e Anniversaire de Sa Magnificence..."

Dates: 1962-10-24, "le 19 haha 90" ('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

Collège de 'Pataphysique Invitation au Champagne-Acclamation, 1959-06-11, "le 25 merdre 86" ('Pataphysical Calendar)

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: 1974.002.2.7.004
Scope and Contents

Invitation from the Collège de 'Pataphysique. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 17)

"Invitation au Champagne-Acclamation (Ch. Heidsieck brut 1952) célébrant l'Heureux et Glorieux..."

Dates: 1959-06-11, "le 25 merdre 86" ('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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