Papers of Edwin Morgan, created and collected over a long, industrious and inventive life. The collection includes nearly 1500 manuscript drafts of poems, and related material including correspondence with his publishers. There is extensive correspondence with other writers. The papers also record his role as educator, critic, translator and reflect his significant role in the cultural life of Scotland.
Papers of Edwin Morgan
This material is held atUniversity of Glasgow Special Collections
- Reference
- GB 247 MS Morgan
- Dates of Creation
- 1886-2010
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 20 linear metres
Scope and Content
Arrangement
The papers have been arranged into series, based as far as possible on Morgan's own filing system.
Access Information
Some files are restricted in accordance with Data Protection legislation. Enquire regarding access
Acquisition Information
Poems and scrapbooks purchased from Edwin Morgan in 1981, with financial assistance from the Scottish Arts Council. Subsequent accessions were donated to the Library by Edwin Morgan; after his death, some further material was transferred by his executors.
Other Finding Aids
A detailed catalogue is available at University of Glasgow Collections
Conditions Governing Use
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Custodial History
Not known