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The Papers contain material related to some of Allen's Literary Activities and Publications.

This series consists of correspondence between William Allen and Vladimir Minorsky. The material dates from later in Minrosky's life but he is still active in producing translations of material. Much of the correspondence concerns both his and Allen's work in translation. There is also a printed bibliography.

This sub-series consists of 42 items of correspondence between Allen and Minorsky.

Letter from V. Minorsky to W.E.D. Allen in which Minorsky discusses books and whether Allen has received copies of his Sharvan and Darband. He has received few copies for personal distribution to his friends. Dated: 18 December 1952.

Letter from V. Minorsky to W.E.D. Allen in which Minorsky thanks Allen for sending offprints and correspondence and writes of the difficulties of old age and remembering. He also writes of other publications concerning Caucasus and Turkmenica, and of his pleasure in meeting S.P. Tolstov. Dated: 15 April 1956.

Letter from V. Minorsky to W.E.D. Allen in which Minorsky writes of his and his wife's health problems and about their attendance at the "Islamic Colloquium". He writes also of his recent and forthcoming publications. Dated: 11 April 1958.

Letter from V. Minorsky to W.E.D. Allen in which Minorsky provides Allen with details of Islamic Cultural Centre and its Journal, and details of Arabia scholar Dr. D M Dunlop. He writes of other publications. Dated: 28 April 1958.

Letter from V. Minorsky to W.E.D. Allen in which he apologises for not writing but thought Allen was busy with his Centenary and Minorsky's continues with bad eyesight. He writes that his catalogue of Sir Chester Beatty's Turkish manuscripts is published and being promoted. He asks to be reminded which manuscripts Allen was wanting to borrow. Dated: 11 September 1958.

Letter from V. Minorsky to W.E.D. Allen in which Minorsky writes about books he will be sending. He writes that he will not be taking part in the UNESCO sponsored translation project. In a postscript he offers information on people who may help and recommendations on Russian translations of Persian poetry. Dated: 20 September 1958.

Postcard from V. Minorsky to W.E.D. Allen in which Minorsky writes about a book he had sent Allen and of another book he has just received from America. Dated: 29 September 1959.