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  • May 3 Friday.

    Subject
    Authors, English and Graves, Robert, 1895-1985
    Creator
    Graves, Robert, 1895-1985
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    May 3, 1935
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    1 page : 12 x 19.5 cm or smaller
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    The diary is written on quarto sheets, folded horizontally to form octavo booklets, one recto page devoted to each day.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Robert Graves Diary, 1935-1939
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    diaries
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 1969-003, Item: Gr-1-71
    Fonds Title
    Robert Graves collection
    Fonds Identifier
    SC050
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collection finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/robert-graves-collectionRobert Graves Diary project URL: http://graves.uvic.ca/diary_1935-05-03.html
    Date Digitized
    2002-07-19
    Transcript
    May 3 Friday. Finished A Foreign Land in three more drafts. To Margarita with Salamo and then back: worked at F.V.C. Bad weather still: heavy, everyone headachey. Entry on previous page.
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  • Saturday May 4

    Subject
    Authors, English and Graves, Robert, 1895-1985
    Creator
    Graves, Robert, 1895-1985
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    May 4, 1935
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    1 page : 12 x 19.5 cm or smaller
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    The diary is written on quarto sheets, folded horizontally to form octavo booklets, one recto page devoted to each day.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Robert Graves Diary, 1935-1939
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    diaries
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 1969-003, Item: Gr-1-72
    Fonds Title
    Robert Graves collection
    Fonds Identifier
    SC050
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collection finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/robert-graves-collectionRobert Graves Diary project URL: http://graves.uvic.ca/diary_1935-05-04.html
    Date Digitized
    2002-07-19
    Transcript
    Saturday May 4 To village to buy sheepheads, stir up Miguel to get picture frames & netting done, take stuff to Margarita, ask Catalina to whitewash, warn Sebastian that the goat was loose on Son Canals land, leave packet for Karl at Old Café, inquire after Medora...
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  • Sunday May 5.

    Subject
    Graves, Robert, 1895-1985 and Authors, English
    Creator
    Graves, Robert, 1895-1985
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    May 5, 1935
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    1 page : 12 x 19.5 cm or smaller
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    The diary is written on quarto sheets, folded horizontally to form octavo booklets, one recto page devoted to each day.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Robert Graves Diary, 1935-1939
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    diaries
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 1969-003, Item: Gr-1-73
    Fonds Title
    Robert Graves collection
    Fonds Identifier
    SC050
    Is Referenced By
    Robert Graves Diary project URL: http://graves.uvic.ca/diary_1935-05-05.htmlSpecial Collection finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/robert-graves-collection
    Date Digitized
    2002-07-19
    Transcript
    Sunday May 5. C.F.V. all morning except for short walk with Salamo. And in afternoon. Heavy weather continues. Stinging houseflies. Touched up Laura's cupboard with brown stain. Apollodorus came from Heffer. Filled Ca'n Torrent bottles with drinks.
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  • Monday May 6th

    Subject
    Authors, English and Graves, Robert, 1895-1985
    Creator
    Graves, Robert, 1895-1985
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    May 6, 1935
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    1 page : 12 x 19.5 cm or smaller
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    The diary is written on quarto sheets, folded horizontally to form octavo booklets, one recto page devoted to each day.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Robert Graves Diary, 1935-1939
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    diaries
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 1969-003, Item: Gr-1-74
    Fonds Title
    Robert Graves collection
    Fonds Identifier
    SC050
    Is Referenced By
    Robert Graves Diary project URL: http://graves.uvic.ca/diary_1935-05-06.htmlSpecial Collection finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/robert-graves-collection
    Date Digitized
    2002-07-19
    Transcript
    Monday May 6th Mesquida whitewashed by Catalina & Maria Magdalena Martina. C.F.V. all morning. Laura lay in bed reading Jane Austen. Lunch at Can Torrent. Still heavy weather, but somewhat better. Have now done four short chapters of C.F.V. , about 9,000 words....
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  • Tuesday May 7

    Subject
    Graves, Robert, 1895-1985 and Authors, English
    Creator
    Graves, Robert, 1895-1985
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    May 7, 1935
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    1 page : 12 x 19.5 cm or smaller
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    The diary is written on quarto sheets, folded horizontally to form octavo booklets, one recto page devoted to each day.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Robert Graves Diary, 1935-1939
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    diaries
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 1969-003, Item: Gr-1-75
    Fonds Title
    Robert Graves collection
    Fonds Identifier
    SC050
    Is Referenced By
    Robert Graves Diary project URL: http://graves.uvic.ca/diary_1935-05-07.htmlSpecial Collection finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/robert-graves-collection
    Date Digitized
    2002-07-19
    Transcript
    Tuesday May 7 C.F.V. all morning. Laura in bed. Entrada whitewashed. Did not get up till 2 o'clock when Gelat came and we discussed the car question. Gelat explained expense & trouble of keeping one ourselves; said that he had had the idea himself of giving up...
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  • Tuesday Wednesday May 8th

    Subject
    Graves, Robert, 1895-1985 and Authors, English
    Creator
    Graves, Robert, 1895-1985
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    May 8, 1935
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    1 page : 12 x 19.5 cm or smaller
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    The diary is written on quarto sheets, folded horizontally to form octavo booklets, one recto page devoted to each day.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Robert Graves Diary, 1935-1939
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    diaries
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 1969-003, Item: Gr-1-76
    Fonds Title
    Robert Graves collection
    Fonds Identifier
    SC050
    Is Referenced By
    Robert Graves Diary project URL: http://graves.uvic.ca/diary_1935-05-08.htmlSpecial Collection finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/robert-graves-collection
    Date Digitized
    2002-07-19
    Transcript
    Tuesday Wednesday May 8th C.F.V. then working with Laura & Karl rearranging the books & papers in the press-room: Miguel had brought the inking table. Also putting up paddle from mill of Can Medo Can Mado , beasts (framed by Miguel) in John's room, birds at...
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  • Thursday May 9th

    Subject
    Graves, Robert, 1895-1985 and Authors, English
    Creator
    Graves, Robert, 1895-1985
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    May 9, 1935
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    1 page : 12 x 19.5 cm or smaller
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    The diary is written on quarto sheets, folded horizontally to form octavo booklets, one recto page devoted to each day.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Robert Graves Diary, 1935-1939
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    diaries
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 1969-003, Item: Gr-1-77
    Fonds Title
    Robert Graves collection
    Fonds Identifier
    SC050
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collection finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/robert-graves-collectionRobert Graves Diary project URL: http://graves.uvic.ca/diary_1935-05-09.html
    Date Digitized
    2002-07-19
    Transcript
    Thursday May 9th My escritorio whitewashed. Signed the Harrison Smith contract & sent it off, with letter about collected poems & why not. Hung ladder shawl in hall & newly glazed mirror. Finished Can Torrent arrangements. Slight rain. Very heavy day. On...
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  • Friday May 10th

    Subject
    Graves, Robert, 1895-1985 and Authors, English
    Creator
    Graves, Robert, 1895-1985
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    May 10, 1935
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    1 page : 12 x 19.5 cm or smaller
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    The diary is written on quarto sheets, folded horizontally to form octavo booklets, one recto page devoted to each day.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Robert Graves Diary, 1935-1939
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    diaries
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 1969-003, Item: Gr-1-78
    Fonds Title
    Robert Graves collection
    Fonds Identifier
    SC050
    Is Referenced By
    Robert Graves Diary project URL: http://graves.uvic.ca/diary_1935-05-10.htmlSpecial Collection finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/robert-graves-collection
    Date Digitized
    2002-07-19
    Transcript
    Friday May 10th Heavy day again. C.F.V. a little. Pressroom finished and dispensa whitewashed. In afternoon to Palma (see preceding page) So cold that the Ferres & Kurtz borrowed a basketful of firewood. Will buy Palma ring for 75 pts if owners come down to that.
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  • Saturday May 11

    Subject
    Authors, English and Graves, Robert, 1895-1985
    Creator
    Graves, Robert, 1895-1985
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    May 11, 1935
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    1 page : 12 x 19.5 cm or smaller
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    The diary is written on quarto sheets, folded horizontally to form octavo booklets, one recto page devoted to each day.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Robert Graves Diary, 1935-1939
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    diaries
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 1969-003, Item: Gr-1-79
    Fonds Title
    Robert Graves collection
    Fonds Identifier
    SC050
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collection finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/robert-graves-collectionRobert Graves Diary project URL: http://graves.uvic.ca/diary_1935-05-11.html
    Date Digitized
    2002-07-19
    Transcript
    Saturday May 11 Bright weather; boira descended again at 11. Miguel the younger came to saw bore hole in beam for Mesquida second lamp. C.F.V. a little, and playing general post again with new pictures and ornaments until they were quite right. Proof correcting Progress...
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  • Sunday May 12

    Subject
    Graves, Robert, 1895-1985 and Authors, English
    Creator
    Graves, Robert, 1895-1985
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    May 12, 1935
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    1 page : 12 x 19.5 cm or smaller
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    The diary is written on quarto sheets, folded horizontally to form octavo booklets, one recto page devoted to each day.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Robert Graves Diary, 1935-1939
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    diaries
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 1969-003, Item: Gr-1-80
    Fonds Title
    Robert Graves collection
    Fonds Identifier
    SC050
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collection finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/robert-graves-collectionRobert Graves Diary project URL: http://graves.uvic.ca/diary_1935-05-12.html
    Date Digitized
    2002-07-19
    Transcript
    Sunday May 12 C.V.F. and Laura's proofs. Done 2/3rds now. Thunder & rain but only a shower. Hippotame Hippopotome came. Letter from Honor that she will definitely arrive 22nd; & bring boat etc. Letter from Eddie Marsh saying that have won Hawthornden prize. If...
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