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Levi, Peter

 Person

Biographical Note

Peter Levi was born in Ruislip, Middlesex. He was educated in England and entered the Society of Jesus. He began teaching at Oxford University in 1966. His career spanned the fields of poetry, classical studies, and archaeology. Much of his work involved extensive travel to Greece, Afghanistan, and the United States. Levi resigned from the Jesuits in 1977.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Peter Levi papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Includes extensive correspondence to Levi, and some copies of replies. Many of Levi's poems, essays, and articles are also included. There are lectures and academic materials relating to student and teaching experiences, as well as material on various organizations. Also includes a draft autobiography, photographs, sermons, publications, reviews, clippings, and interviews of Levi.

Restrictions on access

Collection is closed until processed.

Dates: 1949 - 2000; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1990

Levi, Peter, SJ, 1973

 File — Shared_box 22430: Series III [Barcode: C0129644], Folder: 28
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Consists of correspondence to John Cumming, literary editor of The Tablet, from various English and Scottish writers. Manuscripts of poems, essays, and reviews by these authors are also included.

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1973

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