66241: Burgundy Notebook

A burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. |

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Front cover of a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Manuscript in pencil in Ivor Gurney's hand. This is a 5 stanza version of the poem, dated 'Warrington July'. An earlier draft of the poem showing only the first 5 lines exists in the black manuscript notebook 64.5.7. Gurney revised the poem and sent it to Marion Scott in 'The Canon Notebook' 52.5 with two new opening and two new closing stanzas, asking her opinion of the work in September 1918. Included in 'War's Embers' (1919). Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Manuscript in pencil in Ivor Gurney's hand. This is a fair copy after a pencil draft found in the black manuscript notebook 64.5.7. A typed version entitled 'Robecq - Minsterworth' also exists with a changed to line 19. Minsterworth was there the Harvey, friends of Gurney's, lived. The poem is dedicated to Harvey, who was reported missing in August 1916 but was later known to have been taken prisoner. The poem was included, as 'Robecq - Minsterworth', in 'War's Embers' (1919). Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Manuscript in pencil in Ivor Gurney's hand. Mentioned in a letter of August 1918 to Marion Scott. Possibly omitted from 'War's Embers' (1919) by mistake. Published in Collected Poems (1982/2004). Written while Gurney was a patient at Lord Derby's War Hospital being treated for shell shock. Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Manuscripts in pencil in Ivor Gurney's hand. 'Crickley Hill' was mentioned in a letter of August 1918 to Marion Scott. Possibly omitted from 'War's Embers' (1919) by mistake. 'In a Ward' is after a pencil draft in the black manuscript notebook 64.5.7. The poem was published in 'The Spectator' on 11th January 1919, and was included in a J. W. Haines typed copy of poems by Gurney published in periodicals. Included in 'War's Embers'. Written while Gurney was a patient at Lord Derby's War Hospital being treated for shell shock. Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Manuscript in pencil in Ivor Gurney's hand. 'In a Ward' is after a pencil draft in the black manuscript notebook 64.5.7. The poem was published in 'The Spectator' on 11th January 1919, and was included in a J. W. Haines typed copy of poems by Gurney published in periodicals. Gurney mentions 'The Fisherman of Newnham' in a letter to H.N. Howells of 12 July 1918, dedicating the poem to his father. 'On Rest' was mentioned in a letter to Marion Scott of September 1918, and again in a letter to H.N. Howells of 21st June 1916. Both were included in 'War's Embers'. Written while Gurney was a patient at Lord Derby's War Hospital being treated for shell shock. Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Manuscript in pencil in Ivor Gurney's hand. Gurney mentions 'The Fisherman of Newnham' in a letter to H.N. Howells of 12 July 1918, dedicating the poem to his father. 'On Rest' was mentioned in a letter to Marion Scott of September 1918, and again in a letter to H.N. Howells of 21st June 1916. Both were included in 'War's Embers' (1919). Written while Gurney was a patient at Lord Derby's War Hospital being treated for shell shock. Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Manuscript in pencil and pen in Ivor Gurney's hand. Mentioned in a letter to Marion Scott of September 1918, and again in a letter to H.N. Howells of 21st June 1916. Included in 'War's Embers' (1919). Written while Gurney was a patient at Lord Derby's War Hospital being treated for shell shock. Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Manuscript in pencil in Ivor Gurney's hand. After a pencil draft in the black manuscript notebook 64.5.7. Included in 'War's Embers' (1919). Written while Gurney was a patient at Lord Derby's War Hospital being treated for shell shock. Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Manuscript in pencil in Ivor Gurney's hand. Mentioned in a letter to Marion Scott of September 1918, and again in a letter to H.N. Howells of 21st June 1916. Written while Gurney was a patient at Lord Derby's War Hospital being treated for shell shock. Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Manuscripts in pencil in Ivor Gurney's hand. Written while Gurney was a patient at Lord Derby's War Hospital being treated for shell shock. Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918. These two poems are unpublished.
Manuscript in pencil in Ivor Gurney's hand. After a pencil draft in the black manuscript notebook 64.5.7. Inscribed 'Warrington July 1918'. Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. Included in 'War's Embers' (1919). Written while Gurney was a patient at Lord Derby's War Hospital being treated for shell shock. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Manuscript in pencil and pen in Ivor Gurney's hand. Many lines of the poem have been crossed out, as Gurney works out the ending of the poem. It is mentioned in a letter of September 1918 to Marion Scott. Makes reference to Gurney's friends the Harvey family. Included in 'War's Embers' (1919). Written while Gurney was a patient at Lord Derby's War Hospital being treated for shell shock. Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Manuscript in pencil in Ivor Gurney's hand. This appears to be the only full draft of the poem. Inscribed 'Warrington July 1918'. Included in 'War's Embers' (1919). Written while Gurney was a patient at Lord Derby's War Hospital being treated for shell shock. Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Manuscript in pencil in Ivor Gurney's hand. Written while Gurney was a patient at Middlesex War Hospital. The poem is dedicated to Margaret Hunt. Included in 'War's Embers' (1919). Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Manuscript in pencil in Ivor Gurney's hand. Exists in various drafts. A shorter poem with the same title, inscribed 'To the memory of Edward Thomas', was included in 'War's Embers' (1919). Written while Gurney was a patient at Middlesex War Hospital. Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Manuscript in pencil in Ivor Gurney's hand. Dedicated to Gurney's brother. Inscribed 'St Albans August 1918'. Written while Gurney was a patient at Middlesex War Hospital. Included in 'War's Embers' (1919). Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Manuscripts in pencil in Ivor Gurney's hand. 'Turmut-Hoeing' exists in numerous places without changes. 'Toussaints' exists in another fair copy dated 'St Albans September 1918'. Gurney asked Marion Scott's opinion of the poem in a letter of September 1918. Both poems were included in 'War's Embers' (1919). Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Manuscripts in pencil in Ivor Gurney's hand. 'Toussaints' exists in another fair copy dated 'St Albans September 1918'. Gurney asked Marion Scott's opinion of the poem in a letter of September 1918. In 'The Farm' many lines of the poem have been crossed out, as Gurney works out the ending of the poem. It is mentioned in a letter of September 1918 to Marion Scott. Makes reference to Gurney's friends the Harvey family. Both poems were included in 'War's Embers' (1919). Written while Gurney was a patient at Lord Derby's War Hospital being treated for shell shock. Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Manuscript in pen in Ivor Gurney's hand. In 'The Farm' many lines of the poem have been crossed out, as Gurney works out the ending of the poem. It is mentioned in a letter of September 1918 to Marion Scott. Makes reference to Gurney's friends the Harvey family. 'The Farm' was included in 'War's Embers' (1919). Written while Gurney was a patient at Lord Derby's War Hospital being treated for shell shock. Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Manuscript in pencil in Ivor Gurney's hand. Found in a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.
Rear cover of a burgundy notebook containing fair copies of poems made by Gurney. It appears to have been compiled primarily in 1918.