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A carbon copy of a typescript, dated 28 January 1909, of a lecture by John Cowper Powys on the American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne. The typescript bears numerous pencilled additions and emendations by Powys.

Typescript notes, with manuscript additions, for a lecture on Homer and typescript notes on the philosophical concepts of Scepticism and Elementalism by John Cowper Powys.

Papers once in the possession of Francis Llewellyn Powys, nephew of John Cowper Powys, relating to the wills of John Cowper Powys and Phyllis Playter and to the literary executorship, copyright, translation rights and royalies, etc. of John Cowper Powys's estate. The material includes contracts, correspondence, and notes and accounts concerning proposed publication and translation of, and performance rights, copyright and royalties relating to, the works of John Cowper Powys, Theodore Francis Powys and Philippa (Katie) Powys. The literary executorship of both John Cowper Powys and Theodore Francis Powys was in the hands of Phyllis Player until she transferred it to John Cowper Powys's nephew (and Theodore's son) Francis Llewellyn Powys by deed of gift in 1972; Francis, in turn, transferred it by deed of gift to his son John Francis Cowper Powys in 1994.

A collection mostly comprising copies of prints and drawings, some inscribed on dorse.

Miscellaneous personal papers of Major Littleton Albert Powys, comprising drawings and paintings, some of which depict military figures of different historical periods; a hunting song; and a letter, [1872], to Littleton from his mother Amelia Powys relating to the death of his father the Rev. Littleton Charles Powys; only two of the items are dated. The items bear inscriptions by Littleton (ff. 3 verso, 9 verso), his mother (ff. 1 verso [?], 6 verso, 11), [?and his niece Marian Powys] (ff. 2 verso, 7 verso).

A notebook containing a 'List of Books read by A M Donne 1838 to 1844'.

Photographs of Mary Cowper Powys's father the Rev. William Cowper Johnson and (enclosed in a photograph case) her mother Marianne Cowper Johnson, her [?cousins] Maria Theodora Johnson and Catherine Cowper Donne (née Johnson), and [?her maternal aunt Elizabeth Patteson], and a copper printing plate engraved with the name 'Miss Donne', with notes on the photographs in the hand of [Mary's daughter, Marian Powys].

Ecclesiastical and financial papers of the Reverend Charles Francis Powys, father of John Cowper Powys. The ecclesiastical papers mostly relate to Charles Francis Powys's accession to the livings of St Michael's Church, Shirley, Derbyshire and of St Catherine's Church, Montacute, Somerset, while the financial material comprises bank books and accounts.

Three bank books, June 1920 - September 1923, of the Reverend Charles Francis Powys, registered with Lloyds Bank Ltd, Weymouth, Dorset. The accounts subsequent to Charles Francis Powys's death on 5 August 1923 were under the executorship of his son, Littleton Charles Powys.

Photocopies of one hundred and twenty-five letters, including two partial (dated) letters and three letters without exact date, two typescript copies, and two postcards, 1950-1952, from John Cowper Powys to his brother Littleton Charles Powys, containing mostly personal news and reflections, with references to the publication of John Cowper Powys's novels Porius (1951) and The Inmates (1952). Some of the letters are illustrated with John Cowper Powys's ink drawings, which include self-caricatures. Also included is a photocopy of an enclosed letter to Littleton Charles Powys from his cousin Katharine, dictated to [? her daughter] Mary (f. 349).

One hundred and twelve envelopes, 1950-1952, addressed to John Cowper Powys from his brother Littleton Charles Powys, the contents of the envelopes having been removed.

One hundred and fifty-six envelopes, 1945-1949, addressed to John Cowper Powys from his brother Littleton Charles Powys, the contents of the envelopes having been removed.

Sixteen letters (three of which are incomplete), two telegrams and one postcard, 1922, [?1924], 1938, 1940-1942, 1946-1947 and undated, to John Cowper Powys from his brother Littleton Charles Powys, containing mostly personal and family news, including Littleton's reflections following the death of his second wife, Elizabeth (née Myers), in 1947, together with references to the Second World War, its politics and effects, and to wartime activities. Ff. 8 verso, 9 and 33 verso include ink drawings by Littleton.

Personal and estate papers of Amelia (Emily) Powys, mother of the Rev. Charles Francis Powys, which include letters written to her by her son, Captain Littleton Albert Powys.

Papers, 1923, mostly relating to the will and estate of the Rev. Charles Francis Powys, comprising his death certificate and an obituary; a list detailing the valuation of his securities compiled by Clavell Hore & Son, brokers; correspondence addressed to Littleton Charles Powys, son and co-executor of the Rev. Powys, from Charles Ernest Moilliet, co-executor, relating to the will; a probate of the will, with codicil, dated 5 September 1923; inland revenue papers containing accounts, valuations, etc., of the Rev. Powys's personal estate and naming Charles Ernest Moilliet and Littleton Charles Powys as co-executors; inventories of furniture, china and other effects contained at 3 Greenhill Terrace, Weymouth, Dorset, home of Littleton Charles Powys and the last residency of the Rev. Powys.

Papers, 1923, mostly relating to the will and estate of the Rev. Charles Francis Powys. They comprise a letter, with copy, addressed to Messrs Newman, Paynter & Co., solicitors, Yeovil, from Clavell Hore & Son, brokers, relating to the valuation of the Rev. Powys's estate; contract notes compiled by Clavell Hore & Son; a schedule of securities relating to the Rev. Powys's estate; letters addressed to Littleton Charles Powys, co-executor, from Newman, Paynter & Co.; death certificate of Charles Ernest Moilliet, co-executor; and cheque books registered with Lloyds Bank Ltd, with stubs attached and cheques made out to beneficiaries, etc., of the Rev. Powys's will.