A letter, 14 March 1964, from the novelist Richard [Vaughan], Talley, Carmarthenshire, to the actor Emrys [James], concerning the BBC television series Moulded in Earth, then in production, in which James was appearing as Edwin Peele (it was first transmitted on BBC Wales, 5 April-24 May 1964). The series adapted Vaughan's novel Moulded in Earth (London, 1951) and its sequel Son of Justin (London, 1955) (f. 67 recto-verso). Vaughan also discusses the whereabouts of some of his manuscripts and the commencement of work on a new novel (f. 67 verso).
Also included is a postcard, [?1990s], from Emrys James's widow, the author Siân James, to Tony [Curtis] giving him the Richard Vaughan letter (f. 68).
Richard Vaughan letter to Emrys James
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 NLW MS 24044D, ff. 67-68.
- Alternative Id.(alternative) 99893771902419
- Dates of Creation
- 1964, [?1990s]
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English English.
- Physical Description
- 2 ff.
- Location
- ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
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Arranged chronologically at NLW.
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Professor Tony Curtis; Barry; Purchase; November 2018; 99893771902419.
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