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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:

O'Reilly, Terrence J., 1946-09-23

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.193
Scope and Contents

O'Reilly's tells Ellmann of his short poem submitted to the Sligo Champion.

Dates: 1946-09-23

O'Riordan, Judith, 1983

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.193
Scope and Contents

O'Riordan informs Ellmann about her research into her father in preparation for a special issue in the Journal of Irish Literature; Ellmann's response.

Dates: 1983

Osborn, James M., 1961 - 1962

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.193
Scope and Contents

Exchange between colleagues; Ellmann thanks Osborn for information about Yeats letters.

Dates: 1961 - 1962

O'Shima, Shotaro, 1966 - 1973

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.193
Scope and Contents

Oshima expresses his pleasure in reading Ellmann's study on Pound and Yeats.

Dates: 1966 - 1973

Other appearances, 1959 - 1980

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.48
Scope and Contents Events and conferences at which Ellmann appeared as guest panelist and/or speaker. Events include Gotham Book Mart and Oxford University publication party; Chicago Sun-Times book and author luncheon; Ball State Teachers College Festival of the Arts; Rushton Seminar; Mrs. Harold S. Vanderbilt Literary Symposium; 29th Annual Shakespeare Birthday Program; Friends of the Emory University Libraries 10th Anniversary; 21st Yeats International Summer School; Programma Culturale Ameriano a Roma;...
Dates: Event: 1959 - 1980

Outlines of plans

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.338
Scope and Contents

Basic book segments and outlines in multiple versions. Includes a list of suggested book titles, possibly offered by Ellmann's brother.

Dates: 1837 - 1990

Page proofs

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.340

Page proofs, Undated

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.27
Scope and Contents From the File:

Articles, essays, book reviews, guest lectures and general research materials.

Dates: Undated

Pall, Santosh, 1974-11-16

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.196
Scope and Contents

Pall writes to Ellmann, in part: "It was a delightful opportunity for me to meet you and discuss my work with ytou during your brief stay in New Delhi...."

Dates: 1974-11-16

Palmer, Cecil C., 1954

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.196
Scope and Contents

Exchange regarding their earlier discussion in Zurich regarding Yeats.

Dates: 1954

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Archival Object 495
Collection 3
Unprocessed Material 2
 
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