Material concerning John Waddington-Feather. Handwritten poetry 1950 onwards contained in exercise books and on loose sheets. File of Yorkshire dialect notes including terminology of the artificial field boundary and letters to Waddington-Feather concerning his studies in dialects. Articles by Waddington-Feather and an essay about his play, &'Easy Street". Agreements for the publications of John Waddington Feather's books, 1966 and 1968. Printouts of his recent poems sent via e-mail 2000 onwards. Glyn Family material. Articles by and about Caroline Glyn. Copies of Caroline Glyn's book jackets, which she designed herself. Photocopies of Caroline Glyn's handwritten poetry. Programmes and reviews of Susan Glyn's work. Sir Anthony Glyn: photograph, obituary, and a critical essay on his poetry.
The Waddington-Feather Archive
This material is held atUniversity of Bradford Special Collections
- Reference
- GB 532 WAD
- Dates of Creation
- 1950-2001
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English.
- Physical Description
- 2 boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
John Waddington-Feather is an Anglican priest, educationalist and writer who was born in Keighley, West Yorkshire in 1933. He read English and Medieval Literature at Leeds University and graduated in 1954. He has taught in many schools and also at the University of Khartoum and his ministry has mainly been in prisons. His published works include novels, poetry, drama and academic papers.
Access Information
Available to researchers, by appointment.
Acquisition Information
Donated by the Rev. John Waddington-Feather. First deposit in 2000.
Note
In English, with some parts in Yorkshire dialect
Other Finding Aids
An unpublished handlist is available
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