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- [1939] and 1993-1995. (Creation)
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1 wallet (4 ff.)partially stained, in particular the last page (f. 2v)
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Undated holograph letter, [January 1939], (2 ff.), by Dylan Thomas to his former school friend Bob [Rees], written in black ink and sent from Blashford, in which he refers to a visit to Swansea, discusses his work, the proposed publication of a volume of poetry and prose, 'In the direction of the beginning', and the influence of Gerard Manley Hopkins on his writing. Also included are two typescript letters, the first being a photocopy, dated 1993 and 1995, from Bob Rees to Jeff Towns, containing reminiscences about DT and his father, D. J. Thomas.
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Action: condition reviewed. Date: 20130521. Site of action: The National Library of Wales. Action agent: Siân Bowyer. Status: partially stained, in particular the last page (f. 2v). Institution: WlAbNL.
Action: housed. Date: 20140128. Site of action: The National Library of Wales. Institution: WlAbNL.
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Date suggested by Jeff Towns.
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Preferred citation: F1/1/9.
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- Thomas, David John, 1876-1952. (Subject)
- Rees, Bob (Teacher) (Subject)
- Towns, Jeff (Subject)
- Hopkins, Gerard Manley, 1844-1889 (Subject)