Showing 193 results

Material relating to the compilation and production of published collections of poetry and of single poems by Nigel Jenkins, including the publication in the Guardian in 1997 of his controversial poem Viscount No.

Material relating to the writing of published prose works by Nigel Jenkins as sole author.

Published works of poetry and prose edited or co-edited by Nigel Jenkins.

Material relating to Real Gower by Nigel Jenkins, published posthumously by Seren Books in 2014. Items comprise notes and material taken from printed sources; printed map of Gower; printed emails to Nigel Jenkins; and printed information relating to the Celtic Chapel at Nicholaston House at Penmaen, Gower.

Printed copy of Real Swansea by Nigel Jenkins, published by Seren Books in 2008, annotated by Nigel Jenkins and inscribed 'NJ's copy' at front of volume in Nigel Jenkins' hand; together with related material, comprising overview of Real Swansea, printed map of Swansea and surrounding areas (large folder), printed Swansea City Centre Heritage Trail booklet, bibliography, letters and printed emails to Nigel Jenkins and information relating to Swansea taken from an online source.

Draft text comprising section of Real Swansea by Nigel Jenkins, published by Seren Books in 2008.

Printed copy of Real Swansea Two by Nigel Jenkins, published by Seren Books in 2012, annotated by Nigel Jenkins and inscribed 'NJ's own copy' at front of volume in Nigel Jenkins' hand; together with photocopied sections of the work.

Draft reviews of The View from Row G: Three Plays by Dannie Abse, Poems for Ghosts by Peter Finch, Sacred Cows by Fay Weldon and others.

Material relating to the compilation and production of the poetry and prose anthology Samizdat Wales, contributors including Nigel Jenkins, Peter Finch, Chris Torrance and Peter Meilleur (for whom see Peter Meilleur Papers). Items include printed copy of Samizdat Wales; copies of submitted work; draft cover of anthology (in large envelope); letters to Nigel Jenkins, correspondents including poet Chris Torrance and author and peace campaigner Ann Pettitt; and press cutting relating to anthology.

Annotated draft short stories by Nigel Jenkins, comprising Pig, Return Ticket, If He Only Knew and Somebody Got Murdered ..., with rough notes.

Material relating to socio-political affiliations and associations of Nigel Jenkins. Items include newsletters (including Marxism Today, Radical Wales and Welsh Nation); printed current events publication; notes by Nigel Jenkins; and press cuttings.

Material relating to socio-political affiliations and associations of Nigel Jenkins, including newsletters, notes and press cuttings.

Material relating to Song for a Raggy Boy, an event to mark National Poetry Day and to celebrate the life and work of Irish poet, playwright, writer and singer Patrick Galvin held at the Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea, October 2011. Items comprise colour-coded list of poets taking part (initials only); schedule of poems to be read, with musical numbers underlined; copies of poems to be read, with colour-coded highlights denoting readers; and notes by Nigel Jenkins.

Material relating to the 1988 St David's Forum, held at Beaumaris, at which Nigel Jenkins delivered a talk. Items comprise annotated draft and fair-copy copies of talk given by Nigel Jenkins; printed programme of events; annotated copy of talk given by another participant, with related notes; table showing population statistics; printed information regarding the forum and list of participants; notes by Nigel Jenkins; and photocopied press cutting.

Papers relating to Nigel Jenkins' play Strike a Light! (1985) which include copious notes; correspondence, much of which contains information relating to William Price; and drafts of the play.

Material relating to the compilation and production of Nigel Jenkins' 1985 play Strike a Light!, comprising printed poster and flyers; correspondence, principally with Made in Wales Stage Company and the Theatre Writers' Union and various correspondents offering information regarding William Price; notes on William Price, some photocopied from printed sources; draft sections of play; printed agreements between Nigel Jenkins and Made in Wales Stage Company and between Nigel Jenkins and the Theatre Writers' Union; press cuttings; and reviews.

Annotated rough initial draft of Nigel Jenkins' play Strike a Light! (1985).

Annotated second draft of Nigel Jenkins' 1985 play Strike a Light! 'NJ's own copy' inscribed in Nigel Jenkins' hand on front of draft.

Printed copy of Südengland/Wales (VSA-Verlag (Hamburg), 1991), which includes an article by Nigel Jenkins entitled Dylan Thomas Country translated into German; and correspondence, 1987, 1991-1993, regarding publication of and payment for the article.

Material relating to events surrounding Swansea as City of Literature during the 1995 Year of Literature celebrations. Items include proposals regarding events; maps and plans of Swansea city centre; correspondence; notices and printed programmes of events and exhibitions; details relating to Arts Council grants; article by Nigel Jenkins; notes, partly in shorthand, by Nigel Jenkins; poetry; biographical data relating to Nigel Jenkins and other participating poets; and press cuttings.