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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.

Found in 500 Collections and/or Records:

Alspach, Russell K., 1957

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.2
Scope and Contents

Includes offprints and reprints of Alspach's articles on W.B. Yeats.

Dates: 1957

Ambassadors Hotel, London, 1947

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.2
Scope and Contents

Ellmann's query regarding the owner of 18 Woburn Buildings.

Dates: 1947

"Ann", 1965 - 1987

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.2
Scope and Contents

Correspondence to/from persons named "Ann" or "Anne", surname unknown.

Dates: 1965 - 1987

Answer Man, The, 1947

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.2
Scope and Contents

Broadcaster asks: "What are the symbolic meanings of: 1. Sato's ancient sword; 2. third son of Montashigi...."; Ellmann's response.

Dates: 1947

Articles from published sources

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.336

"At the Yeats's", 1979

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.22
Scope and Contents

Heavily revised galley proofs of Ellmann's article.

Dates: Publication: 1979

Autobiographies

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.330
Scope and Contents

Includes notes and commentary on the Autobiographies, The Speckled Bird, Trembling of Veil, and Memories.

Dates: 1837 - 1990

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Archival Object 495
Collection 3
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Subject
Biography -- 20th century 3
Poets -- British -- 19th century. 2
Poets, British -- 20th century. 2
Biographers -- United States -- Biography 1
English poetry -- Irish authors. 1