The series contains letters, mainly from the general public, on the subject of 'King Jesus' (1946). The series includes a ts [copy, draft or unsent?] reply from Graves to Robert Merritt (17 March 1967), and a ts incomplete undated "short blanket defence" [first two pages only] by Graves of the book. A supplementary bundle contains [copy, draft or unsent?] correspondence on this subject from Graves to: Robert Knittel (26 February 1946); the editor of the 'Inquirer & Christian Life' (May 1947); Dr Aston (c1968); the editor of a periodical which published a review of 'King Jesus' by Orville Prescott (nd); Mr Hepner (c1947); the editor of the 'Tablet' (c1947).
Correspondence with readers of 'King Jesus'
This material is held atSt John's College Library, University of Oxford
- Reference
- GB 473 RG/K/KJ
- Dates of Creation
- 1946 to 1968
- Physical Description
- 1 folder
Scope and Content
Arrangement
Arranged by correspondent.
Note
Canelluñ Collection number: CC0527
This refers to the arrangement of the papers in Robert Graves’ study before they were transferred to the College.
Custodial History
The supplementary bundle of material arrived separately in box 15, "box of bits" [WG ref CC6026, CC6028-CC6032].