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Ruthven Todd Manuscript

An inventory of his writings at Syracuse University

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Todd, Ruthven, 1914-
Title: Ruthven Todd Manuscript
Inclusive Dates: 1940
Quantity: 1 v. (SC)
Abstract: Papers of the British author, novelist, poet. Died 1978. Holograph manuscript draft in notebook of an unfinished novel, "When the Bad Bleed, detective novel no. 2 by Richard Brothers" (pseud).
Language: English
Repository: Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center

Biographical History

Ruthven Campbell Todd (1914–1978) was a Scottish poet and novelist, an editor of William Blake, and an artist. He also wrote under the name R. T. Campbell.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Ruthven Todd Manuscript consists of a single volume, a holograph manuscript draft in notebook of an unfinished novel entitled When the Bad Bleed, subtitled "detective novel no. 2 by Richard Brothers" (pseud.)

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.

Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Subject Headings

Persons

Todd, Ruthven, 1914-

Subjects

English literature, 20th century.
Novelists, English.

Genres and Forms

Drafts (documents)
Notebooks.

Occupations

Authors.
Novelists.
Poets.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Ruthven Todd Manuscript,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Finding Aid Information

Created by: [Summit record]
Date: --
Revision history: 28 Jan 2008 - converted to EAD (MRC)

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Inventory

Writings
SC 109 When the Bad Bleed 1940 - holograph manuscript

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