Writings, 1975-2023
Scope and Contents
Papers related to John F. Deane's life, writings, and career as a literary editor including his correspondence, manuscripts, diaries, scrapbooks and newspaper clippings.
Correspondents include Samuel Beckett, Daniel Berrigan, Alaine Bosquet, Padraig Daly, Paul Durcan, John Ennis, Monk Gibbon, Robert Graecen, Michael Hamburger, Seamus Heaney, Richard Kell, Thomas Kinsella, Philip Larkin, Denise Levertov, Derek Mahon, Ewart Milne, John Montague, Nuala Ni Dhombnaill, Dennis O'Driscoll, Stephen Spender, and C. K. Williams.
Dates
- Creation: 1975-2023
Creator
- From the Collection: Deane, John F., 1943- (Person)
- From the Collection: Dedalus Press (Organization)
Language of Materials
Primarily in English and French. Additional materials in Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Finnish, German, Greek, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Macedonian, Polish, Romanian, Serbian, Slovene, Spanish, Swedish, and Vietnamese.
Access Note
Collection is open for research.
Contracts and personal financial documents are closed for 75 years from the date of creation for privacy concerns.
Audio and video recordings are not available for playback due to format impermanence and have not been reformatted. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest; if possible, reformatting will be scheduled.
Full Extent
12.5 Linear Feet (12 containers)
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
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