Noyes, Alfred, 1880-1958

Person

Biographical Note

Best known for his poems "The highwayman" and "The barrel organ", Alfred Noyes also published and lectured extensively on literature in England and the United States. He taught English literature at Princeton University (1914-1923). Noyes was married to American Garnett Daniels until her death in 1926. He converted to Catholicism in 1926 and wrote frequently on the relationship between science and religious faith.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Guest log book, 1935-1938

File — Box 10, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

Includes signatures from members of both the Acton and Woodruff families, as well as prominent British Catholics such as Ronald Knox, Peter Lunn, Alfred Noyes, and Evelyn Waugh.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1935-1938

Found in: / Douglas and Marie Immaculée Acton Woodruff family papers / Collected materials

Noyes, Alfred, 1930,1938, undated

File — Box 2, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Collection consists of correspondence, diaries, notebooks, publications, financial records, and photographs of Douglas Woodruff, including records from Woodruff's editorial role at The Tablet newspaper, and his diary kept while in Rome during Vatican II. The papers also document Marie Immaculée Acton Woodruff's charitable work, as well as the Woodruff and Acton family histories through genealogical documents and original papers of the preceding generations...

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1930,1938, undated

Found in: / Douglas and Marie Immaculée Acton Woodruff family papers / Douglas Woodruff papers / Correspondence

Alfred Noyes papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-2006-054

Abstract

These papers comprise personal and professional correspondence and documents of Alfred Noyes and his extended family; manuscripts, typescripts, notebooks and diaries containing the published and unpublished poetry and prose of Alfred Noyes; music based on Noyes' poetry; photographs, audio recordings, printed materials, artifacts and press clippings.

Access Note Collection is open for research.Audio recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. The reel-to-reel tapes are not available for playback due to format impermanence and can not be reformatted by Burns Library at this time. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest; when it becomes possible we will schedule...

Dates: 1843 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1902 - 1957

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