Lambert's papers consist of correspondence and working papers. The correspondence consists of nearly 3,000 letters, mainly from distinguished writers, performers and politicians. The working papers include notes and drafts for The Bodley Head Saki and The Bodley Head, 1887-1987; manuscripts of articles, reviews, broadcasts and lectures, and a small collection of Lambert's own poems and short stories.
Papers of J.W. Lambert (1917-86)
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- ReferenceGB 161 MSS. Eng. c. 2289-355; Photogr. c. 14
- Dates of Creation1936-96
- Language of MaterialEnglish.
- Physical Description68 shelfmarks
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Jack Walter Lambert (1917-1986) was Assistant Literary Editor, 1948-60, Literary and Arts Editor, 1960-76, and Associate Editor, 1976-81, of the Sunday Times.
Access Information
Entry to read in the Library is permitted only on presentation of a valid reader's card (for admissions procedures see http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/specialcollections).
Some of the letters have been placed in a restricted category and are not available. See catalogue for further details.
Acquisition Information
The papers were purchased in 1988, with the support of the John S. Cohen Foundation and the Purchase Grant Fund administered by the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Note
Collection level description created by Emily Tarrant, Department of Special Collections and Western Manuscripts.
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A cataalogue of the collection is avialable online at http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/specialcollectionswmss/online/online.htm.