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Richard Aldington Book Typescripts

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1976-006

Scope and Content

This collection consists of two typescripts--one the original and the other a carbon--both revised, of Richard Aldington's Women Must Work (1934).

Dates

  • c. 1934

Creator

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Biographical Note

Richard Aldington was born July 8, 1892, in the United Kingdom. During his long career as a poet, critic, translator, and biographer, he authored more than 70 works. His novels included: Death of a Hero (1929), All Men are Enemies (1933), and Women Must Work (1934). He died in July 1962, shortly after his 70th birthday.

Extent

0.3 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Abstract

The collection consists of two typescripts--one the original and the other a carbon--both revised, of English novelist Richard Aldington's Women Must Work (1934).

Arrangement

A bound text with the revised typescript is followed by the revised carbons.

Source of Acquisition

The Richard Aldington Book Typescripts were acquired by Special Collections prior to 1976.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Richard Aldington Book Typescript by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Richard Aldington Book Typescripts was completed prior to 2010. Additional description was completed in November 2010.

Title
Richard Aldington Book Typescripts, c. 1934
Status
Completed
Author
Sarah R. Olney
Date
2010 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308