Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939
Biography
William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. A pillar of the Irish literary establishment, he helped to found the Abbey Theatre, and in his later years served two terms as a Senator of the Irish Free State.
Found in 500 Collections and/or Records:
Gould, Warwick, 1983 - 1986
Gould's remarks relating to Oscar Wilde, Yeats, Lionel Johnson and related topics. Includes a copy of Gould's application for a research grant from The British Academy.
[G.P. Putnam's Sons], Undated
Ellmann writes, in part: "In regard to the Yeats novel which I wrote you about some time ago...I hope you decide to buy the manuscript, which O'Faolain speaks of as in his possession...."
Green, Mr., 1951-02-01
Ellmann writes, in part: "I think the rumors to which you refer are probably founded on the statement in Jeffares book regarding Mrs. Yeat's statemnent that she began the automatic writing...."
Greene, David Herbert, 1948 - 1967
Series 1 is the primary alphabetical sequence for Ellmann's research correspondence. This series also includes typescript drafts, galleys and proofs for many of Ellmann's writings. We are grateful to readers for correcting and/or identifying names of unidentified or partially identified correspondents.
Gregg, Frederick James, 1923
Transcription of "Going to School with the Poet Yeats" published in The New York Herald.
Grolier Club, The, 1965-05-14
Event program for a dinner with Ellmann to speak on Yeats and Auden: Gazebos and Gashouses.
Haire, Norman, 1946 - 1948
Ellmann thanks Haire for the information he provided regarding Yeats's Steinach operation for re-invigoration. Includes a postcard from "FLG" stating that "TSM" also had this operation.
Hall, James Norman, 1949-06-04
Ellmann express his gratitude for Hall's review of his Yeats book in the Virginia Quarterly.
Handwritten draft fragments and notes
Handwritten draft fragments and notes.
Harris, Judith, 1960-01-20
Harris, a former student of Ellmann, offers high praise for Ellmann's Yeats book.