Cyril Vernon Connolly papers, 1912-1974

Collection

Identifier: 1976-002

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This artificial collection was begun in 1976 with the acquisition of Connolly's library, which contained some manuscript materials. Gradually, further manuscripts and Connolly specific books were added. Literary critic, editor of Horizon magazine, and writer, these papers document Connolly's life and career

Dates

Creation: 1912 - 1974

Creator

Connolly, Cyril, 1903-1974 (Person)

Language

These materials are in English.

Access

This material is open for research use by any registered reader.

Use and Copyright

This material is owned by the University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections. Unpublished manuscripts are under copyright. Therefore, permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from both the repository and the copyright holder.

Biographical / Historical

Cyril Vernon Connolly was born in Coventry, England on September 10, 1903. He was a literary critic and a writer. For nine years, he was a literary editor of the "Horizon." He wrote the book,"Enemies of promise, " in 1938. He died on November 26, 1974.