Powys, Theodore Francis, 1875-1953

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Theodore Francis Powys was the brother of Lewelyn Powys (1884-1939).

From the guide to the Papers of Theodore Francis Powys, 1928, 1928, (University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Department of Special Collections)

Theodore Francis Powys was a member of the literary Powys family. He left his farm in Suffolk at the age of twenty-six to retire to the small village of East Chaldon and write. Living like a hermit, he wrote novels, short stories, and fables. His works often had rural settings, and were marked by universal themes of good and evil, love, and death; they were infused with the powerful imagery of Powys' unique interpretation of Christianity.

From the description of Theodore Francis Powys letters, 1923-1931. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 57591625

Theodore Francis Powys (1875–1953) was a British author and the brother of writers John Cowper Powys, Llewellyn Powys, and Philippa Powys. He was the author of numerous novels and short stories.

From the guide to the Theodore F. Powys Collection, 1928, 1937, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

Theodore Francis Powys was born at Shirley, Dorset in 1875. He was educated at Dorchester Grammar School. He published his first work An Interpretation of Genesis in 1908. During his writing career, Powys wrote many novels and short stories. His last novel published during his lifetime was Goat Green in 1937. Powys remained in Dorset for the rest of his life. He died on 27 November 1953.

From the guide to the Powys, Theodore Francis, 1906-1928, (Senate House Library, University of London)

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Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Inventory of the Llewelyn Powys Manuscript Book Lit MSS 00106., 1920s-1950s and undated Cushing Memorial Library,
creatorOf Powys family. Papers, 1929-1959. University of Connecticut, Homer Babbidge Library
creatorOf Powys, Theodore Francis, 1875-1953. Papers, 1930-1936. Dartmouth College Library
referencedIn English literature mss., 1901-1950 Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
referencedIn Llewelyn Powys, Theodore Powys and John Cowper Powys: Miscellaneous Letters, 1926-1961 Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives
creatorOf Powys, Theodore Francis, 1875-1953. Collection on T.F. Powys 1966-1967. Ohio University, Alden Library
referencedIn Elizabeth Wade White papers, 1901-1994, 1923-1976 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf Papers of Theodore Francis Powys, 1928, 1928 University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Department of Special Collections
referencedIn Louis Umfreville Wilkinson Collection TXRC02-A6., 1916-1960 Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
referencedIn Donald and Katharine Foley Collection of Penguin Books, 1935-1965 Bancroft Library
referencedIn Papers of Robert Graves: Correspondence (arranged by correspondent), c1909 to 2004 St John's College, Oxford
creatorOf Theodore F. Powys Collection, 1928, 1937 Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center
creatorOf White, Elizabeth Wade, 1906-1994. Elizabeth Wade White papers, 1901-1994 (bulk 1923-1976). New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Alan Steele: Letters to him, 20th century Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives
referencedIn Powys, John Cowper, 1872-1963. John Cowper Powys and Phyllis Playter letters to William Lander, 1950-1963. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Powys family. Powys family collection, 1927-1959. University of Connecticut, Homer Babbidge Library
referencedIn Gerald Brenan Collection TXRC98-A15., 1911-1978 Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
referencedIn Gregory, Alyse, 1884-1967. Alyse Gregory letters to Valentine Ackland, 1942-1962. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Powys, Philippa. Katie Powys letters to Elizabeth Wade White, 1938-1954. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Powys family. Papers, 1922-1955. Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library
referencedIn Littleton Charles Powys: Letters to A.J. Weatherhead, 1932-1955 Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives
referencedIn Sandford, Christopher. Letters, 1954, 1967 : Leominster, to Mr. Harris. Washington State University, Holland and Terrell Libraries
creatorOf Morrell, Ottoline Violet Anne Cavendish-Bentinck, Lady, 1873-1938. Ottoline Morrell Collection, 1882-1946 (bulk 1882-1938). Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
creatorOf Powys, Theodore Francis, 1875-1953. Theodore Francis Powys letters, 1923-1931. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
referencedIn Handscombe, Richard. Richard Handscombe Collection of Powys Family Papers. Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
creatorOf Powys, Theodore Francis, 1875-1953. Correspondence with Theodore Dreiser, 1938. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Gregory, Alyse, 1884-1967. Alyse Gregory letters to Valentine Ackland, 1942-1962. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Powys, Llewelyn, 1884-1939. Manuscript Book, 1920s-1950s. Texas A&M University, Evans Library & Annex; Main campus library complex
referencedIn Wilkinson, Louis, 1881-1960. Louis Wilkinson Collection, 1916-1960 Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
creatorOf Powys, Theodore Francis, 1906-1928 Senate House Library (University of London)
referencedIn Alyse Gregory papers, 1888-1982, 1939-1967 Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Ottoline Morrell Collection TXRC98-A17., 1882-1946, (bulk 1882-1938) Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
referencedIn Powys, Littleton, 1874-1955. Powys Collection, 1914-1980. Colgate University, Everett Needham Case Library
referencedIn Collection on T.F. Powys, 1966-1967 Ohio University
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associatedWith Bason, Frederick T., person
associatedWith Brenan, Gerald, 1894-1987 person
associatedWith Foley, Donald L. person
associatedWith Foley, Katharine person
associatedWith Graves, Robert Windham, 1858-1934 person
associatedWith Gregory, Alyse, 1884-1967. person
associatedWith Littleton Charles Powys person
associatedWith Llewelyn Powys, Theodore Powys and John Cowper Powys person
associatedWith Morrell, Ottoline Violet Anne Cavendish-Bentinck, Lady, 1873-1938 person
associatedWith Ohio University. corporateBody
associatedWith Powys family. family
associatedWith Powys family. family
associatedWith Powys family. family
associatedWith Powys, John Cowper, 1872-1963. person
associatedWith Powys, Llewelyn, 1884-1939 person
associatedWith Powys, Philippa. person
associatedWith Riley, Peter, 1940- person
associatedWith Sandford, Christopher. person
associatedWith Steele, Alan person
associatedWith White, Elizabeth Wade, 1906-1994. person
associatedWith Wilkinson, Louis, 1881-1960. person
associatedWith Wilkinson, Louis Umfreville, 1881-1966 person
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England: Dorset: Dorchester.
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Authors, English
Literary forms and genres
Literature
Literature
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Birth 1875-12-20

Death 1953-11-27

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