Correspondence

This subfonds is comprised chiefly of correspondence sent to Geoffrey Hill, but also includes some of his cc replies. The letters include correspondence with publishers, in particular André Deutsch and Penguin, concerning the publication of Hill's poetry and critical work; university-related correspondence, including discussion of appointments and fellowships, and correspondence with colleagues and friends at universities, including Keble College, Oxford, the University of Leeds, Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and Boston University; and correspondence with friends and associates discussing various matters including Hill's poetry.

The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by sender (or, where appropriate, recipient). The internal arrangement of the correspondence files is chronological.

Access to this part of the collection is restricted under the Data Protection Act. You will need to complete a restricted access form and return it to Special Collections for review by staff before access can be granted.

Digital photography is strictly prohibited. Photocopying is restricted and the photocopying of correspondence is prohibited. Enquiries relating to the photocopying of material should be addressed to the Head of Special Collections at Leeds University Library in the first instance. Direct quotation from manuscripts by Geoffrey Hill is permitted in unpublished PhD theses. The permission of the copyright holder must be sought for the use of quotations from manuscripts by Geoffrey Hill for works intended for publication.

Where separated or related correspondence is held in other parts of the Geoffrey Hill Archive, details including hyperlinked cross-references are provided within the relevant file-level record.