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Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939

 Person

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.

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Gould, Warwick, 1983 - 1986

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.67
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1983 - 1986

[G.P. Putnam's Sons], Undated

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.63
Scope and Contents

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...."

Dates: Undated

Green, Mr., 1951-02-01

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.67
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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...."

Dates: 1951-02-01

Greene, David Herbert, 1948 - 1967

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.67
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 1948 - 1967

Gregg, Frederick James, 1923

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.332
Scope and Contents

Transcription of "Going to School with the Poet Yeats" published in The New York Herald.

Dates: Publication: 1923

Grolier Club, The, 1965-05-14

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.68
Scope and Contents

Event program for a dinner with Ellmann to speak on Yeats and Auden: Gazebos and Gashouses.

Dates: 1965-05-14

Haire, Norman, 1946 - 1948

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.69
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1946 - 1948

Hall, James Norman, 1949-06-04

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.69
Scope and Contents

Ellmann express his gratitude for Hall's review of his Yeats book in the Virginia Quarterly.

Dates: 1949-06-04

Harris, Judith, 1960-01-20

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.70
Scope and Contents

Harris, a former student of Ellmann, offers high praise for Ellmann's Yeats book.

Dates: 1960-01-20

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Biography -- 20th century 3
Poets -- British -- 19th century. 2
Poets, British -- 20th century. 2
Biographers -- United States -- Biography 1
English poetry -- Irish authors. 1