Lewis, Wyndham, 1882-1957
Dates
- Existence: 1882-11-18 - 1957-03-07
Biography
Wyndham Lewis (1882-1957), English writer, painter, and critic.
Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:
Agenda records
Collection of Cabaret Theatre Club and Cave of the Golden Calf printed ephemera
Envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. (Robert) Bevan, 1914?
Addressed, in black ink: "Mr. & Mrs. Bevan, 14 Adamson Rd., N.W." With one penny stamp and postmark dated 28 Ap. [18]14.
With a small printed design at top left, by Wyndham Lewis (Michel no. 126: "Reproduced in Blast no. 1, p. 125; Blast no. 2, p. 49; Ezra Pound, 'Wyndham Lewis' in The Egoist, June 1914; also on the prospectuses for the Rebel Art Centre and the Rebel Art Centre Art School, and as an emblem on Rebel Art Centre envelopes.")
Envelope bearing the "Cave of the Calf" three-headed figure, addressed to Robert Bevan, 1912 May 18
The three-headed figure, by Wyndham Lewis, is printed in the top left corner (see Michel no. 34).
Addressed, in black ink: "Robert Bevan, Esqr., Adamson Road, Hampstead, N.W." With one penny stamp and postmark dated 18 May [19]12.
The envelope may have been used to mail the club's general programme (see f. 3).
Envelope from the Cabaret Theatre Club, addressed to Robert Bevan, 1912 April
General program for the Cabaret Theatre Club, Cave of the Golden Calf, 1912 May
J. Anthony Denney draft letter to P. Wyndham Lewis, 1935 November
Denney asks if Lewis might write a forward to the catalogue for the exhibition, or if he might use Lewis's speech from a previous year for that purpose.
David Low papers
The David Low Papers contain correspondence, manuscripts of books and articles, illustrated lectures, letters to the editor, speeches, radio and television scripts, published drawings, Christmas and menu cards, and personal papers that document aspects of the life and career of David Low.
Archibald MacLeish collection
The collection contains writings, correspondence, a handful of personal papers, and a songbook. The bulk of the material consists of drafts of such works as Songs for Eve (1954), The Wild Old Wicked Men & Other Poems (1968), The American Bell (1962), Herakles (1967), J. B. , and A Continuing Journey (1968).
Robert McAlmon papers
The Robert McAlmon Papers consist of letters to McAlmon from literary friends, including William Carlos Williams, Ezra Pound, James Joyce, and Gertrude Stein; manuscripts of several of his writings; and a small quantity of photographs and related papers.
P. Wyndham Lewis letter to Frank B. Mason, 1934 July 17
Lewis accepts Mason's invitation to officiate at the opening of the exhibition, and asks that "before the time comes for doing my stuff you must explain the ritual to me of course!" He proposes further discussions and includes an address.
Norman Holmes Pearson Collection of “Art for the Wrong Reason”
Postcard : 18. Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square, W.C., London, to John Rodker, 39. Rosenau Road, Battersea, S.W., London, 1915 March 27
Autograph manuscript postcard, signed, saying that he enjoyed reading Rodker’s poems.
Ezra Pound Papers
The Ezra Pound Papers document the literary career and political interests of Ezra Pound. Major correspondents include Richard Aldington, George Antheil, William Bird, T. S. Eliot, Ernest Hemingway, James Laughlin, Wyndham Lewis, Marianne Moore, Odon Por, and Henry Swabey. The collection contains manuscripts of many of Pound's works, including the Cantos, Guide to Kulchur, and scripts of Pound's wartime radio broadcasts.
Preliminary announcement of the performance season of the Intimate Theatre Society, late 1912?
Preliminary prospectus for the Cabaret Theatre Club, 1912 April
Printed invitation to James Laver
Printed invitation to Sketch Club Exhibition, "by P. Wyndham Lewis," with "James Laver Esq. & Friends" written in invitee field. Marginalia in pencil on back, various names matched with positions including secretary, chair, and treasurer; most unclear.