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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:

Wilson, Robert N.D., 1934

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.333
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Transcription of Yeats's letter to Wilson: "...A Mrs. Foden...has been asked by Count Markiewicz's Polish relatives to write his life...."

Dates: 1934

Witt, Marion, 1951

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.329
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Exchange regarding Witt's research trip to England and Ireland. Includes Witt's article, "'Great Art Beaten Down': Yeats on Censorship", reprinted from College English.

Dates: 1951

Wood, Bradley, 1966

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.329
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Wood gives Ellmann an overview of his areas of interest and research and his desire to attend Trinity College.

Dates: 1966

Woodward, Mrs. J., 1947-05-07

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.330
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Ellmann's query regarding the exact date Yeats joined the Blavatsky Lodge of the Theosophical Society.

Dates: 1947-05-07

Wool, Miss, 1949-11-22

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.330
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Ellmann's original signed letter regarding Yeats's letters and writing a letter of recommendation.

Dates: 1949-11-22

"Yeats", 1955

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.40
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Ellmann's entry for a literary dictionary, in several versions. Includes correspondence regarding the arrangements and contract.

Dates: 1955

"Yeats", Undated

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.48
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"In the year 1909 Yeats happened to encounter one of his sisters on a Dublin street...."

Dates: Event: Undated

"Yeats and Auden: Gazebos and Gashouses", 1965-05-14

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.48
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Event program for a Caxton Club dinner honoring guests if the Grolier Club.

Dates: Event: 1965-05-14

"Yeats and Balzac"

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Identifier: 1988.012.2.11

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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