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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:

Mythologies

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Identifier: 1988.012.2.4

Naito, Shiro, 1981-09-08

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.187
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Naito relays his disappointment in not meeting Ellmann while at Oxford.

Dates: 1981-09-08

National College of Art, Dublin, 1946-12-09

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.187
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Ellmann's query regarding the date of Yeats's attendance at the Metropolitan School of Art and the Academy School.

Dates: 1946-12-09

New Statesman, 1960 - 1978

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.188
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Exchange regarding Ellmann occasionally contributing book reviews. Includes Ellmann's letter to be printed in the correspondence column.

Dates: 1960 - 1978

New York Herald Tribune, 1946 - 1964

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.188
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Exchange regarding Ellmann's research on Yeats's childhood and James Joyce; his review of Feidelson's book.

Dates: 1946 - 1964

New York World Telegram, 1946-03-13

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.189
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Ellmann's query regarding F.J. Gregg's association with the New York World Telegram.

Dates: 1946-03-13

"Nico", 1978-04-23

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.189
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Teacher from the USSR mentions Ellmann's book on Yeats and related topics.

Dates: 1978-04-23

Norman, H.F., 1947

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.189
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Ellmann wishes to continue his discussion with Norman regarding the influece of Theosophy on Yeats's intellectual development and writings.

Dates: 1947

Norman, Jeffares A. "Derry", 1979 - 1986

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.189
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Norman informs Ellmann that he is editing a volume of essays, Yeats, Sligo and Ireland and invites Ellmann to contribute and essay; Ellmann's response.

Dates: 1979 - 1986

Nyholm, Jens, 1951 - 1966

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.190
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Ellmann writes, in part: "In a letter of Joyce, he writes: Jed haaber det de vil have...." and asks for verification of this translation; Ellmann thanks the librarian for his help in obtaining a copy of Yeats's copy of Nietzsche; other topics.

Dates: 1951 - 1966

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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