Sir John Collings Squire Papers, 1910-1958

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Summary

Creators:
Squire, John Collings, Sir, 1884-1958
Abstract:
Sir John Collings Squire (1884-1958) was the literary editor for the New Statesman (1913), a poet, editor of various books of poetry, the founder of the literary magazine London Mercury (1919), and a reviewer for the Illustrated London news (1937). The collection consists of literary manuscripts, correspondence, and miscellaneous printed material related to Squire's life.
Extent:
21 boxes (15.5 linear ft.) 1 oversize box
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of literary manuscripts, correspondence, and miscellaneous printed material related to the life of Sir John Collings Squire. Prominent correspondents include Edmund Gosse and T.S. Eliot. Carbon copies of Squire's letters are also included.

Biographical / historical:

Squire was born in Plymouth, England on April 2, 1884; educated at St. John's College, Cambridge; unsuccessful Parlimentary candidate for Labour and Liberals; literary editor, New Statesman, 1913; published book of poems, Survival of the fittest (1916); founded literary magazine, London Mercury, in 1919; chairman, Architecture Club, 1922-28; editor of various books of poetry and also published volumes of critical essays; knighted, 1933; became reviewer, Illustrated London news, 1937; died at Rushlake Green, Sussex, December 20, 1958; his collected poems were published in 1959.

Acquisition information:
Winifred A. Myers (Autographs) Limited, purchase, 1964.
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Manuscripts, notes, and clippings (Boxes 1-9).
  2. Correspondence (Boxes 10-18).
  3. Unidentified correspondence and annual report of Cambridge Union Society (Box 19).
  4. Misc. notes, manuscripts, photographs, and issue of Today magazine (Box 20).
  5. Letters from Edmund Gosse and correspondence with Squire family.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
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