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Clive Bell letters to Gilbert Seldes
British art critic and writer Clive Bell (1881-1964) wrote several letters to American theater and pop-culture critic and writer Gilbert Vivian Seldes (1893-1970) between 1921 to 1957, detailing personal matters, mutual friends, travels, and professional events. Also included are autographed notes, written by Seldes and dated 1966, about a meeting between Bell and Seldes and his impressions of Bell.
Paul Boytinck - C.P. Snow collection
The Paul Boytinck - C.P. Snow collection is a research collection consisting of material used by bibliographer Paul Boytinck for the publication of his book C.P. Snow: A Reference Guide (1980). The collection consists of 1.3 linear feet of articles, book reviews, interviews, manuscripts, correspondence, and a videotape related to English novelist C.P. Snow spanning the dates between 1932 and 1989.
John Carter correspondence
John Carter letter to Robert Gathorne-Hardy
A brief typed letter written and signed by John Carter to Robert Gathorne-Hardy, dated February 13, 1968, in which Carter attempted to arrange a meeting.
Charles Morgan letter to Reverend R. Barrett
British author Charles Morgan wrote in reply to Reverend Robert Barrett’s most recent letter, responding to Barrett's ideas of fiction.
Nancy Cunard and Hugh Ford letters to David Garnett
The eight letters in this small collection are together as a result of Hugh Ford's 1968 volume Nancy Cunard: Brave Poet, Indomitable Rebel. Two letters are from Ford to English author David Garnett regarding Nancy Cunard; six letters from Cunard to Garnett describe her literary and printing activities with the Hours Press and invite him to submit work to be printed.
Austin Dobson collection
Austin Dobson collection
Books, largely first editions and presentation copies, as well as manuscript materials related to English poet, essayist, and biographer Austin Dobson.
Edmund Gosse letters
This small collection contains fourteen letters from English author Edmund Gosse (1849-1928) to literary figures, agents, and book collectors, as well as members of high society, reflecting Gosse's close relationship to all aspects of the literary industry. The letters covered a spectrum of topics, including the history of literary circles, historical figures, current literature by himself and others, as well as the movements and travels of people in his social circle.
Frank Harris letter to George Sylvester Viereck
Consists of one autograph letter signed and written by Frank Harris to George Sylvester Viereck on July 19, 1925.
J. Hartley Manners letters to Philip Troup
English actor and dramatist of Irish descent J. Hartley Manners wrote these seven letters and one telegram to his friend Philip Troup. The items were originally laid in a first American edition of Manner's novel, Peg O' My Heart.
John Masefield letters to Mary Jerrold
This collection comprises John Masefield’s letters to English actress Mary Jerrold, a selection of privately printed poems, and a few photographic postcards.
Stephen McKenna papers
Michael Millgate-C.P. Snow collection
The Michael Millgate-C.P. Snow collection spans the dates 1958-1964 and includes 42 items of correspondence, typescripts, periodicals, and news clippings related to British literary scholar Millgate’s 1962 interview with British writer, scientist, and public official C. P. (Charles Percy) Snow. Snow’s letters to Millgate are related to the latter’s work on Snow and other literary matters.
Charles Morgan letter to Mademoiselle
British author Charles Morgan (1894-1958) wrote this letter to an unidentified woman with news of literary activities and interests.
Charles Morgan letter to Mademoiselle Engel
British writer Charles Morgan (1894-1958) wrote to Mademoiselle Engel concerning the French publication rights to some of his work.
Charles Morgan letter to Miss Christian
British author Charles Morgan (1894-1958) wrote this two-page thank you letter to "Miss Christian," also offering encouragement to the recipient for her writing.
Charles Morgan letter to Miss Wood
A lengthy, interesting and detailed response, written in Morgan's tiny hand, to a "Miss Wood," offering professional advice for her friend, an aspiring writer, dated August 19, 1931.
Charles Morgan letter to unidentified recipient
Charles Morgan wrote this two-page letter to an unidentified woman to decline a lecture request in 1934.
Charles Morgan letters to Edith Koch
British author Charles Morgan (1894-1958) first wrote to Edith Koch regarding her proposed translation of his 1932 novel The Fountain, but continued a conversation regarding the political situation developing in Germany through an additional four letters.
Charles Morgan letters to Mrs. Hotson
These four holograph letters were written by British author Charles Morgan to an American friend from Maine named Mrs. Hotson. Morgan wrote to thank Mrs. Hotson for parcels of food and necessities sent by her to assist the Morgans with shortages caused by World War II.
Beverley Nichols papers
The Beverley Nichols papers document the personal and professional activities of prolific twentieth-century English novelist, playwright, journalist, composer, and political activist Beverley Nichols. The collection comprises correspondence, diaries, scrapbooks, manuscripts, musical compositions, and photographs primarily dating between 1911 and 1991.
Oliver Onions papers
Short stories and poetry typescripts as well as travel ephemera and journals written in the first half of the 20th century by British novelist and short story writer Oliver Onions.
Eden Phillpotts collection
Small collection of letters and manuscripts belonging to English writer Eden Phillpotts. Most items appear to have been collected by Phillpott's friend, George Beckwith.
William Plomer letters to Julian Symons
Two autograph letters written by William Plomer to Julian Symons on personal printed letterhead, with one original holograph mailing envelope, suggesting sources for biographical material on George Gissing, dated April 12 and April 18, 1950.