Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939
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
Transcription of Yeats's letter to Wilson: "...A Mrs. Foden...has been asked by Count Markiewicz's Polish relatives to write his life...."
Witt, Marion, 1951
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.
Wood, Bradley, 1966
Wood gives Ellmann an overview of his areas of interest and research and his desire to attend Trinity College.
Woodward, Mrs. J., 1947-05-07
Ellmann's query regarding the exact date Yeats joined the Blavatsky Lodge of the Theosophical Society.
Wool, Miss, 1949-11-22
Ellmann's original signed letter regarding Yeats's letters and writing a letter of recommendation.
Yeats, Undated
Typescript fragments and notes.
"Yeats", 1955
Ellmann's entry for a literary dictionary, in several versions. Includes correspondence regarding the arrangements and contract.
"Yeats", Undated
"In the year 1909 Yeats happened to encounter one of his sisters on a Dublin street...."
"Yeats and Auden: Gazebos and Gashouses", 1965-05-14
Event program for a Caxton Club dinner honoring guests if the Grolier Club.
"Yeats and Balzac"
Typescript; handwritten notes.