cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6cn8.2
title: Type of rations available in front line. Bully beef and Maconochie stew.

description: British civilian worked at Woolwich Arsenal, London, GB, 1916-1917; NCO served as battalion gas instructor with 23rd Bn Middlesex Regt on Western Front, 1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6kbe.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Thanks Edward Marsh for recent criticism / describes work of a fellow art student.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6m2c.2
title: Effect on troops of being under fire. Sniper and machine gun fire.

description: British civilian worked at Woolwich Arsenal, London, GB, 1916-1917; NCO served as battalion gas instructor with 23rd Bn Middlesex Regt on Western Front, 1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6y6m.2
title: On the French Coast ; A Poem of 1917

description: Manuscript in ink in Edmund Blunden's hand, with part of the title crossed out. Other corrections made in blue pencil. Signed 'E. Blunden'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6yai.1
title: War Diary: Monday August 3rd.

description: Describes reactions to declarations of war on the Continent / fears about England's possible neutrality.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6z8j.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Thanks Edward Marsh for his consolations following the death of Isaac Rosenberg / asks if he would like copies of all of Isaac's poems / requests help in obtaining leave for brother David Rosenberg serving in France due to mother's failing health.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6zsg.1
title: War Diary: Thursday July 15th.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian7ix.2
title: Front line medical treatment. Moving from casualty clearing station, by horse-drawn ambulance to hospital.

description: British civilian worked at Woolwich Arsenal, London, GB, 1916-1917; NCO served as battalion gas instructor with 23rd Bn Middlesex Regt on Western Front, 1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian816x.2
title: On the French Coast ; A Poem of 1917

description: Manuscript in ink in Edmund Blunden's hand, with part of the title crossed out. Other corrections made in blue pencil. Signed 'E. Blunden'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian81ab.1
title: War Diary: Monday July 5th.

description: Describes finding Edward Brittain in hospital in Camberwell / his recollections of the Battle of the Somme / Edward Brittain's convalescence and leave / his reception of the Military Cross.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian85yz.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) broadcast script, 1942

description: David Jones' poem 'In Parenthesis' was adapted for the wireless (radio) by Douglas Cleverdon and was scheduled to be broadcast on the BBC Home Service on Armistice Day 1939, but all schedules were cancelled after the outbreak of the Second World War. This shortened version was rehearsed in 1942 for broadcast on 10th November, but this too was cancelled to make way for the broadcast of Winston Churchill's 'The End of the Beginning' speech (delivered at The Lord Mayor's Luncheon, Mansion House, London November 10th 1942). The first performance had to wait until November 1946. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian87n6.2
title: Work of ration parties in support lines.

description: British civilian worked at Woolwich Arsenal, London, GB, 1916-1917; NCO served as battalion gas instructor with 23rd Bn Middlesex Regt on Western Front, 1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian89e1.1
title: Letter To Susan Owen

description: Describes his first meeting with Siegfried Sassoon to his mother. Sassoon warns against early publishing. Mentions a visit to the theatre to see Harry Lauder. This is letter no. 542 in Ed. 'Wilfred Owen Collected Letters'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8ca.2
title: Over the Sacks

description: This 'story' offers an account of the opening days of 3rd Ypres, in Edmund Blunden hands. It was written shortly after the experience, and can be compared to 'The Crash of the Pillars' section of the memoir 'Undertones of War' (1928). This page discusses what happened when the signalling section went 'over the top' on 31 July 1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8hb2.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Thanks Edward Marsh for his consolations following the death of Isaac Rosenberg / asks if he would like copies of all of Isaac's poems / requests help in obtaining leave for brother David Rosenberg serving in France due to mother's failing health.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8i8h.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Encloses poem 'Daughters of War' (missing) / explains amendments to a version of 'Dead Man's Dump' sent previously.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8ist.1
title: War Diary: Wednesday July 14th.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8wvs.2
title: On the French Coast ; A Poem of 1917

description: Manuscript in ink in Edmund Blunden's hand, with part of the title crossed out. Other corrections made in blue pencil. Signed 'E. Blunden'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianbc1.1
title: War Diary: Monday August 30th.

description: Contains long copy of Roland Leighton letter containing his opinion of Edward Brittain's situation with his CO and prospects for transfer to France / the scene at Victoria upon Embarkation / Vera Brittain's opinion of Roland Leighton's extreme sensitivity to women.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianbrq.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Thanks Edward Marsh for his consolations following the death of Isaac Rosenberg / asks if he would like copies of all of Isaac's poems / requests help in obtaining leave for brother David Rosenberg serving in France due to mother's failing health.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianbz2.2
title: Notebook (Jan-Apr 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties in the Ypres sector. Details field and trench works to be carried out by the battalion, as well as instructions, communications, sketch maps and patrol reports. This page shows a draft report to the adujant of the 11th Royal Sussex discussing a tactical scheme.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand8xp.2
title: Letter: To Unknown.

description: Asks unknown individual to use influence with Isaac Rosenberg's colonel to obtain leave from the trenches.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandixl.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) broadcast script, 1942

description: David Jones' poem 'In Parenthesis' was adapted for the wireless (radio) by Douglas Cleverdon and was scheduled to be broadcast on the BBC Home Service on Armistice Day 1939, but all schedules were cancelled after the outbreak of the Second World War. This shortened version was rehearsed in 1942 for broadcast on 10th November, but this too was cancelled to make way for the broadcast of Winston Churchill's 'The End of the Beginning' speech (delivered at The Lord Mayor's Luncheon, Mansion House, London November 10th 1942). The first performance had to wait until November 1946. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandm7s.2
title: The Hydra: January 1918 Advertising Supplement

description: Photograph of a model destroyer the 'Omara' built by A. P. Field.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandmaf.2
title: 1918 Comes In

description: Manuscript of an unpublished poem written in ink in Edmund Blunden's hand. On the envelope containing the poem Edmund writes, 'Remains of poem written in the Ypres Salient, during the last moments of 1917 and the first of 1918. E. B.'
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandmzm.1
title: War Diary: Sunday June 27th.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandnyw.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Asks Marsh to help to influence Isaac Rosenberg's colonel to obtain leave for him due to illness / possibility of a medical board declaring Isaac unfit for service.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandpke.1
title: Letter To Leslie Gunston / The Dead-Beat

description: Describes in detail his first meeting with Siegfried Sassoon. Includes a draft of 'The Dead Beat'. The letter covers two days. In the second day Owen again describes his meeting with Sassoon including a conversation about 'The Old Huntsman' and Sassoon's advice on writing poetry. This is letter no. 541 in Ed. 'Wilfred Owen Collected Letters'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandqos.2
title: Problems of lice and attempts at delousing.

description: British civilian worked at Woolwich Arsenal, London, GB, 1916-1917; NCO served as battalion gas instructor with 23rd Bn Middlesex Regt on Western Front, 1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandx5x.2
title: The Hydra: January 1918 Advertising Supplement

description: Advertisement for Edinburgh purveyor of coats for soldiers.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianhpx.1
title: Letter To Susan Owen / A Sunrise

description: Talks of the hospital barge he was on, and likens the scenery to images from literature. Includes a draft of 'A Sunrise'. This is letter no. 509 in Ed. 'Wilfred Owen Collected Letters'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianijz.1
title: Letter To Susan Owen

description: Discusses an enjoyable dinner party and excursions from Craiglockhart. Discusses his conversations with Sassoon over their poetry. Requests from his mother that she sends him two folders of his poems from their home. This is letter no. 546 in Ed. 'Wilfred Owen Collected Letters'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj6yk.1
title: War Diary: Tuesday July 13th.

description: Describes work at hospital / discussions with the patient / surprise at Vera Brittain's young age / desire for a letter from and news of Roland Leighton / Rupert Brooke's poems and photograph / mapping Roland Leighton's movements.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj97b.2
title: The Hydra: January 1918 Advertising Supplement

description: Advertisements for Edinburgh purveyors of oatcakes and glasses.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj99t.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) inserts

description: An insert to 'In Parenthesis' (Part VII), probably written after the final manuscript draft and before the typescripts versions. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj9a1.2
title: Items At Our First Concert Party

description: These pages show a list of popular songs in Edmund Blunden's hand as well as verses composed on the occasion of a battalion concert for the 11th Royal Sussex.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj9z5.1
title: War Diary: Tuesday August 4th.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjbob.2
title: Sanitary arrangements in trenches. Trench latrines.

description: British civilian worked at Woolwich Arsenal, London, GB, 1916-1917; NCO served as battalion gas instructor with 23rd Bn Middlesex Regt on Western Front, 1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjdub.1
title: Letter To Susan Owen

description: Discusses taking part in 'The Concert', a show held at Craiglockhart. In addition he talks of reading Siegfried Sassoon and his shyness at going to see him. Written from the Scottish Conservative Club, Edinburgh, Scotland. This is letter no. 540 in Ed. 'Wilfred Owen Collected Letters'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianji5m.2
title: The Hydra: July 1918

description: Continues editorial calling attention to and thanking contributors / poem entitled 'Old and New'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjjxz.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Encloses poem 'Daughters of War' (missing) / explains amendments to a version of 'Dead Man's Dump' sent previously.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjt1c.1
title: Letter To Leslie Gunston

description: Describes receiving a letter from Sassoon and Graves. Talks of visiting a play. Image includes the envelope for this letter plus an envelope for the letter dated 15 November 1917. This is letter no. 577 in Ed. 'Wilfred Owen Collected Letters'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjvyv.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Asks Marsh to help to influence Isaac Rosenberg's colonel to obtain leave for him due to illness / possibility of a medical board declaring Isaac unfit for service.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjzxo.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) broadcast script, 1942

description: David Jones' poem 'In Parenthesis' was adapted for the wireless (radio) by Douglas Cleverdon and was scheduled to be broadcast on the BBC Home Service on Armistice Day 1939, but all schedules were cancelled after the outbreak of the Second World War. This shortened version was rehearsed in 1942 for broadcast on 10th November, but this too was cancelled to make way for the broadcast of Winston Churchill's 'The End of the Beginning' speech (delivered at The Lord Mayor's Luncheon, Mansion House, London November 10th 1942). The first performance had to wait until November 1946. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiannth.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) broadcast script, 1942

description: David Jones' poem 'In Parenthesis' was adapted for the wireless (radio) by Douglas Cleverdon and was scheduled to be broadcast on the BBC Home Service on Armistice Day 1939, but all schedules were cancelled after the outbreak of the Second World War. This shortened version was rehearsed in 1942 for broadcast on 10th November, but this too was cancelled to make way for the broadcast of Winston Churchill's 'The End of the Beginning' speech (delivered at The Lord Mayor's Luncheon, Mansion House, London November 10th 1942). The first performance had to wait until November 1946. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianr856.2
title: The Hydra: January 1918 Advertising Supplement

description: Advertisements for Edinburgh purveyors of tools and clothing.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianr8dk.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) inserts

description: An insert to 'In Parenthesis' (Part VII), probably written after the final manuscript draft and before the typescripts versions. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianrdvb.2
title: On the French Coast ; A Poem of 1917

description: Manuscript in ink in Edmund Blunden's hand, with part of the title crossed out. Other corrections made in blue pencil. Signed 'E. Blunden'. Reverse of the final page of the poem with various lines and doodles.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiansqf.2
title: The Hydra: July 1918

description: Editorial requesting submissions, and reporting on the shifting of many officers out of the hospital and its effect on the magazine.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianv2.2
title: The Hydra: January 1918 Advertising Supplement

description: Advertisement for Edinburgh purveyor of china.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianwus.1
title: Letter To Susan Owen / Antaeus [a fragment]

description: Brief details of writing for The Hydra. Includes a draft of the first 50 lines of 'Antaeus' [a fragment]. This is letter no. 534 in Ed. 'Wilfred Owen Collected Letters'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian26rm.1
title: War Diary: Friday December 18th.

description: Discusses bombardment of Scarborough and Hartlepool / an outing with Maurice Ellinger and his health and prospects.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian29le.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) broadcast script, 1942

description: David Jones' poem 'In Parenthesis' was adapted for the wireless (radio) by Douglas Cleverdon and was scheduled to be broadcast on the BBC Home Service on Armistice Day 1939, but all schedules were cancelled after the outbreak of the Second World War. This shortened version was rehearsed in 1942 for broadcast on 10th November, but this too was cancelled to make way for the broadcast of Winston Churchill's 'The End of the Beginning' speech (delivered at The Lord Mayor's Luncheon, Mansion House, London November 10th 1942). The first performance had to wait until November 1946. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian29yl.2
title: Over the Sacks

description: This 'story' offers an account of the opening days of 3rd Ypres, in Edmund Blunden hands. It was written shortly after the experience, and can be compared to 'The Crash of the Pillars' section of the memoir 'Undertones of War' (1928). This image is of the envelope containing the story, inscribed by Edmund, and detailing it's origins.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2e6c.1
title: War Diary: April 18th.

description: Discusses reaction to news of a telegram notifying Vera Brittain that Victor Richardson has been seriously wounded / her concerns for Edward Brittain and for Victor Richardson's recovery / her weariness with the war.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2jl7.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Encloses a lecture / discusses reaction to outbreak of war.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2mkj.2
title: The Hydra: July 1918

description: Begins 'Sister Mary's Solace' by A. Nichol Bruce, R. Scots.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2nq1.2
title: The Hydra: July 1918

description: Continues from previous issues 'Evolving Edinburgh, No. 3. Edinburgh Place-Names' by 'A. J. B.'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2oxy.2
title: Means of locating German snipers.

description: British civilian worked at Woolwich Arsenal, London, GB, 1916-1917; NCO served as battalion gas instructor with 23rd Bn Middlesex Regt on Western Front, 1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2ral.1
title: Has your soul slipped
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2rx.1
title: War Diary: Monday December 14th.

description: Describes Edward Brittain's Christmas leave / Vera Brittain going to have her photograph taken to exchange with Roland Leighton / attending a charity variety show at the theatre in aid of the soldiers / Vera Brittain's views on nursing as possible employment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2vcb.1
title: War Diary: Thursday September 3rd.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2vzx.2
title: Over the Sacks

description: This 'story' offers an account of the opening days of 3rd Ypres, in Edmund Blunden hands. It was written shortly after the experience, and can be compared to 'The Crash of the Pillars' section of the memoir 'Undertones of War' (1928). This pages describes the occupation and bombardment of the 'Black Line' and the Falkenhayn Redoubt, and a Capt Murray burying the dead.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2x1o.2
title: Duties of gas instructor. Common damages to gas masks.

description: British civilian worked at Woolwich Arsenal, London, GB, 1916-1917; NCO served as battalion gas instructor with 23rd Bn Middlesex Regt on Western Front, 1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2zj4.1
title: Letter To Susan Owen

description: Thanks his mother for sending him his manuscripts. Describes Sassoon at length and his admiration for him. Mentions an afternoon visit to Edinburgh. This is letter no. 548 in Ed. 'Wilfred Owen Collected Letters'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian635k.1
title: Ballad of Lady Yolande

description: This is no. 84 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian65jb.2
title: The Hydra: July 1918

description: Continues 'Evolving Edinburgh, No. 3. Edinburgh Place-Names' by 'A. J. B.'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian68gt.2
title: Journey to front line at Ypres Salient, March 1918. Description of trench construction in Ypres area.

description: British civilian worked at Woolwich Arsenal, London, GB, 1916-1917; NCO served as battalion gas instructor with 23rd Bn Middlesex Regt on Western Front, 1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6dcm.2
title: In Parenthesis broadcast script, 1946

description: David Jones' copy of the broadcast script (Typescript) of 'In Parenthesis' (Part VII) written and produced by Douglas Cleverdon, transmitted on 19th and 20th November 1946 by the BBC Third Programme. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916). 'In Parenthesis' was adapted for the wireless (radio) by Douglas Cleverdon and was scheduled to be broadcast on Armistice Day 1939, but all schedules were cancelled after the outbreak of the Second World War. A shortened version was rehearsed in 1942 but this too was cancelled. In this 1946 broadcast the introduction was written and was pre-recorded by David Jones, and the cast included actors like Richard Burton and Dylan Thomas. The first radio performance of 'In Parenthesis' made a profound effect on many of those listening.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6ll6.1
title: War Diary: Saturday April 17th.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6lre.2
title: Over the Sacks

description: This 'story' offers an account of the opening days of 3rd Ypres, in Edmund Blunden hands. It was written shortly after the experience, and can be compared to 'The Crash of the Pillars' section of the memoir 'Undertones of War' (1928). This shows the reverse of the page detailing the men's bravery, and contains a line about 'Midsummer Night's Dream 1917 / by H. C. Naylor, Esq.'
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6ly4.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) broadcast script, 1942

description: David Jones' poem 'In Parenthesis' was adapted for the wireless (radio) by Douglas Cleverdon and was scheduled to be broadcast on the BBC Home Service on Armistice Day 1939, but all schedules were cancelled after the outbreak of the Second World War. This shortened version was rehearsed in 1942 for broadcast on 10th November, but this too was cancelled to make way for the broadcast of Winston Churchill's 'The End of the Beginning' speech (delivered at The Lord Mayor's Luncheon, Mansion House, London November 10th 1942). The first performance had to wait until November 1946. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6nud.2
title: Ineffectiveness of veil respirators as gas masks. Testing chlorine gas.

description: British civilian worked at Woolwich Arsenal, London, GB, 1916-1917; NCO served as battalion gas instructor with 23rd Bn Middlesex Regt on Western Front, 1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6rqd.1
title: Letter To Susan Owen / The Last Laugh

description: Describes a night out in Scarborough. Includes an early draft of 'The Last Laugh' entitled 'Last Words'. This is letter no. 592 in Ed. 'Wilfred Owen Collected Letters'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6tzb.2
title: In Parenthesis broadcast script, 1946

description: David Jones' copy of the broadcast script (Typescript) of 'In Parenthesis' (Part VII) written and produced by Douglas Cleverdon, transmitted on 19th and 20th November 1946 by the BBC Third Programme. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916). 'In Parenthesis' was adapted for the wireless (radio) by Douglas Cleverdon and was scheduled to be broadcast on Armistice Day 1939, but all schedules were cancelled after the outbreak of the Second World War. A shortened version was rehearsed in 1942 but this too was cancelled. In this 1946 broadcast the introduction was written and was pre-recorded by David Jones, and the cast included actors like Richard Burton and Dylan Thomas. The first radio performance of 'In Parenthesis' made a profound effect on many of those listening.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian85r2.2
title: Over the Sacks

description: This 'story' offers an account of the opening days of 3rd Ypres, in Edmund Blunden hands. It was written shortly after the experience, and can be compared to 'The Crash of the Pillars' section of the memoir 'Undertones of War' (1928). This page contains a description of the bravery and fortitude, specific and general, of the men of the 11th Royal Sussex.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8aje.2
title: Description of Field Punsihment No 1.

description: British civilian worked at Woolwich Arsenal, London, GB, 1916-1917; NCO served as battalion gas instructor with 23rd Bn Middlesex Regt on Western Front, 1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8egv.2
title: Journey to front line at Ypres Salient, March 1918. Following guides. First impressions of trenches.

description: British civilian worked at Woolwich Arsenal, London, GB, 1916-1917; NCO served as battalion gas instructor with 23rd Bn Middlesex Regt on Western Front, 1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8fjs.2
title: The Hydra: July 1918

description: 'Some Senseless Sentences' by 'Mr. George Robey' / poem entitled 'Then and Now'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8jqj.1
title: Letter To Susan Owen

description: Talks of life at Craiglockhart. Most importantly mentions the inclusion of a version of 'Dulce et Decorum est' and explains the closing refrain. This letter no. 552 in Ed. 'Wilfred Owen Collected Letters'.