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John Barnie Papers
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John Barnie Papers

  • GB 0210 JOHNBIE
  • Fonds
  • 1970-2017

The collection consists of personal, literary, and editorial correspondence, including correspondence from various poets and literary figures from Wales and other countries, and related papers, 1970-2017; literary contracts, agreements, and statements, 1971-2016; typescripts for published works, 1986-[c.1998]; papers relating to poetry readings, conferences, and events, 1995-2007; press cuttings and reviews, 1974-[c.2012]; papers relating to various music and poetry groups, 1999-2015; and diary notes, 1978-1985.

Barnie, John, 1941-

Personal correspondence and related papers

The series consists of personal correspondence, 1970-2017, arranged chronologically. The correspondence consists of letters and cards to John Barnie with some replies from John Barnie. Some letters include photographs, and some related papers, such as typescript drafts of poetry and printed copies of poetry and articles.

Correspondence and related papers

The group consists of correspondence, 1970-2016, between John Barnie and family, friends, and various poets and literary figures from Wales and other countries; and related papers.

Barnie, John, 1941-

Personal correspondence

Letters to John Barnie, 1970-1980, mainly discussing social and domestic matters, including letters from Etheridge Knight (1); Calvin Forbes (14); Ted Hughes (1); Booker J. Laury (1); Norman Dubie (3); and Judith Rodriguez and Thomas Shapcott (1).

Literary and editorial correspondence and related papers

The series consists of literary and editorial correspondence, 1971-2015, arranged chronologically. The correspondence consists of letters to John Barnie with some replies from John Barnie, regarding the commission and use of John Barnie’s literary works; and regarding the inclusion of literary material in various publications, including Planet magazine. Some letters include related material such as book reports and photographic prints.

Contracts and statements

The series consists of contracts and agreements, 1971-2016, between John Barnie and various publishers; also including statements regarding the publication and use of his literary works.

Literary and editorial correspondence

Correspondence, 1971-1989, regarding the commission and publication of literary works by John Barnie; including letters from Julian Shuckburgh (4); Eileen Wood (5); Rosalind Wade (1); Ian Robinson (1); Hamish Whyte (5); Penny Windsor (1); Alan Pater (2); Gladys Mary Coles (8); Kevin Thomas (1); Elin ap Hywel & Bob Cole (1); Peter Foss (1); David Dabydeen (1); Fiona Bowie (2); Neil Astley (1); and Gregory Stephenson (1). The file also contains a list of submissions with notes (1976-1987), written in the hand of John Barnie.

Literary works

The group consists of papers, 1971-2016, relating to the publication of John Barnie’s literary works, including typescripts, proofs, contracts, statements, and agreements.

Barnie, John, 1941-

Contracts and royalty statements relating to published works

Contracts, agreements, and royalty statements relating to John Barnie's published works, 1971-1999, including 'The City' (1993); 'The Wine Bird' (1998); 'Y Felan a Finnau' (1992); 'No Hiding Place' (1996); 'The Confirmation' (1992); 'Heroes' (1996); 'The King of Ashes' (1989); 'Lightning Country' (1987); and 'War in Medieval English Society' (1974).

Press and reviews

Contains book reports and reviews relating to John Barnie’s published works, 1975-[?2012], including 'War in Medieval English Society' (1974); 'Lightning Country' (1987); 'The City' (1993); 'Heroes' (1996); 'The Roaring Boys' ([?2012]); and 'At The Salt Hotel' (2003). The file also includes various press cuttings and promotional material, 1974-2008, relating to John Barnie’s published works and Planet magazine.

Press and reviews

The series consists of press cuttings, book reports, press releases and reviews, 1974-[?2012], relating to John Barnie’s published works.

Press, performances, and events

The group consists of papers, 1974-2016, relating to poetry readings, conferences, and music and poetry performances; including printed material, press releases, reviews, articles, programmes and press cuttings.

Barnie, John, 1941-

Personal diary notes

Diary notes, written in the hand of John Barnie, covering the period from May 1978 to February 1985, discussing various personal matters such as dreams; poetry and prose submissions and rejections; and his time in Memphis,Tennessee.

Letters from Les Murray

Letters and postcards, 1981-1989, to John Barnie from the Australian poet Leslie A. 'Les' Murray (1938- ).

Personal correspondence

Personal correspondence, 1981-1984, consisting of letters and cards, mainly discussing literary and domestic matters, including correspondence from Calvin Forbes (7); Pamela Stewart (as Jody Cothey) (30); Norman Dubie (3); Martin Leer (2); Judith Rodriguez (1); Archie Ammons (1); and Mark O’Connor (1).

Personal correspondence

Personal correspondence, [c.1985], discussing family and domestic matters and John Barnie's appointment to Planet magazine, including letters from Ned Thomas (1); Pamela Stewart (as Jody Cothey) (25); and Ede Barnie (1). The file also contains a typescript of poetry.

Typescripts and proofs

The series consists of typescripts and proofs, 1986-2006, for a number of John Barnie’s published works; the series also contains three black and white prints [c.2004] possibly intended for inclusion in Planet magazine.

Personal correspondence

Personal correspondence, 1986, discussing literary, social, and domestic matters, including letters from R.S. Thomas (1); Pamela Stewart (as Jody Cothey) (19); and Gael Turnbull (1).

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