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An odyssey : typescript

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F1005
Abstract

Typescript of Anthony Aikman's long verse poem "An Oddysey," undated.

Dates: undated

Clive Bell letters to Gilbert Seldes

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0517
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1921-1966

Paul Boytinck - C.P. Snow collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0544
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1932-1989

John Carter correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0035
Abstract Two autograph letters, three typescript letters, and one autograph postcard written to John Carter from several correspondents, including P.M. Handover, Harry G. Carter, James M. Mosely, and Percy Muir, dating from August 6, 1962, to January 24, 1963. One of the typescript letters bears ink corrections, while another offers corrections for an article set to appear in The Library. The third typescript letter from P.M. Handover welcomes Carter back to "the...
Dates: 1962 August 6-1963 January 24

John Carter letter to Robert Gathorne-Hardy

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0985
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1968 February 13

Charles Morgan letter to Reverend R. Barrett

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0949
Abstract

British author Charles Morgan wrote in reply to Reverend Robert Barrett’s most recent letter, responding to Barrett's ideas of fiction.

Dates: 1924 June 10

Nancy Cunard and Hugh Ford letters to David Garnett

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0580
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1928-1970

Austin Dobson collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0644
Abstract The Austin Dobson collection comprises approximately six linear feet plus oversize material of correspondence, manuscripts, proofs, contracts, royalty statements, artwork, photographs, wills, genealogies, periodicals, clippings, scrapbooks, copper plates, and printed ephemera. The collection documents the work and life of English author and civil servant (Henry) Austin Dobson (1840-1921) and the management of Dobson's estate and literary legacy by his youngest son, Alban Dobson (1885-1962)...
Dates: 1762-1999; Majority of material found within 1861-1962

Austin Dobson collection

 Collection
Identifier: SLC 0100
Abstract

Books, largely first editions and presentation copies, as well as manuscript materials related to English poet, essayist, and biographer Austin Dobson.

Dates: circa 1850-1930

Edmund Gosse letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0092
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1890-1928

Frank Harris letter to George Sylvester Viereck

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Identifier: MSS 0099-F0966
Abstract

Consists of one autograph letter signed and written by Frank Harris to George Sylvester Viereck on July 19, 1925.

Dates: 1925

J. Hartley Manners letters to Philip Troup

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Identifier: MSS 0099-F0648
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1915-1920

John Masefield letters to Mary Jerrold

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0768
Abstract

This collection comprises John Masefield’s letters to English actress Mary Jerrold, a selection of privately printed poems, and a few photographic postcards.

Dates: 1911-1941

Stephen McKenna papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0625
Abstract English novelist Stephen McKenna (1888-1967) published forty-seven novels and six nonfiction books about English upper-class life before and after World War I. The collection spans from 1917 to 1966, with the bulk of the materials dating between 1917 to 1935, and includes correspondence to the author, manuscripts of short stories and lectures by McKenna, excerpts from other authors' works, newspaper clippings from McKenna's 1921 promotional tour in Sweden, and a volume of photographs...
Dates: 1917-1966; Majority of material found within 1917-1935

Michael Millgate-C.P. Snow collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0458
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1958-1964

Charles Morgan letter to George

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0762
Abstract

One autograph letter written by Charles Morgan to "George" on printed letterhead of 16 Campden Hill Square, W.8., concerning Morgan's work in progress and his desire to keep references about his play being bought away from speculation, on December 6, 1937.

Dates: 1937 December 6

Charles Morgan letter to Mademoiselle

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0929
Abstract

British author Charles Morgan (1894-1958) wrote this letter to an unidentified woman with news of literary activities and interests.

Dates: 1951 May 15

Charles Morgan letter to Mademoiselle Engel

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0928
Abstract

British writer Charles Morgan (1894-1958) wrote to Mademoiselle Engel concerning the French publication rights to some of his work.

Dates: 1946 May 29

Charles Morgan letter to Miss Christian

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0890
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1947 November 30

Charles Morgan letter to Miss Wood

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0698
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1931 August 19

Charles Morgan letter to unidentified recipient

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0889
Abstract

Charles Morgan wrote this two-page letter to an unidentified woman to decline a lecture request in 1934.

Dates: 1934 January 19

Charles Morgan letters to Edith Koch

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0891
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1933

Charles Morgan letters to Mrs. Hotson

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0850
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1945-1946

Percy H. Muir review of John E. T. Clark's Musical boxes

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0952
Abstract

British author, bibliographer, and antiquarian bookseller Percy H. Muir (1894-1979) wrote these two drafts of a review of the third edition of John E. T. Clark's, Musical Boxes: A History and Appreciation, published in 1961 by G. Allen and Unwin.

Dates: circa 1961

Beverley Nichols papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0620
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1698, 1911-1991, undated; Majority of material found within 1911-1991

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Morgan, Charles, 1894-1958 9
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Ruck, Berta, 1878-1978 2
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Abbey, Edwin Austin, 1852-1911 1
Aiken, Conrad, 1889-1973 1
Aikman, Anthony 1
Back, Barbara 1
Back, Barbara--Correspondence 1
Barrett, Robert (Reverend) 1
Beckwith, George 1
Bell, Clive, 1881-1964 1
Bell, Clive, 1881-1964--Correspondence 1
Besant, Walter, 1836-1901 1
Besant, Walter, 1836-1901--Correspondence 1
Boytinck, Paul W. 1
Clark, John E. T. 1
Connon, Bryan. Beverley Nichols: a life 1
Cunard, Nancy, 1896-1965 1
D.C. Heath and Company 1
Dobson, Austin, 1840-1921--Bibliography 1
Engel, Mademoiselle 1
Festival of Britain (1951) 1
Gathorne-Hardy, Robert, 1902-1973 1
Gissing, George, 1857-1903 1
Gosse, Edmund, 1849-1928--Correspondence 1
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Gryta, Caroline Nobile 1
Handover, P. M. 1
Harris, Frank, 1855-1931 1
Hartley, Wesley 1
Hotson, Mrs. 1
Hotson, Mrs.--Correspondence 1
Jean-Aubry, G. (Georges), 1882-1950 1
Jean-Aubry, G. (Georges), 1882-1950--Correspondence 1
Jerrold, Mary, 1877-1955 1
Jerrold, Mary, 1877-1955--Correspondence 1
Johnson, Pamela Hansford, 1912-1981 1
Koch, Edith 1
Koch, Edith--Correspondence 1
Le Gallienne, Richard, 1866-1947 1
Le Gallienne, Richard, 1866-1947--Correspondence 1
Mackenzie, Compton, 1883-1972--Correspondence 1
Macmillan & Co. 1
Mark Samuels Lasner Collection 1
Masefield, John, 1878-1967 1
Masefield, John, 1878-1967--Correspondence 1
McKenna, Stephen, 1888-1967 1
Mizener, Arthur 1
Muir, Percy H. (Percy Horace), 1894-1979 1
Muir, Percy H. (Percy Horace), 1894-1979--Correspondence 1
Nichols, Beverley, 1898-1983 1
Oxford University Press 1
Partridge, Bernard, 1861- 1
Phillpotts, Eden, 1862-1960 1
Picasso, Pablo, 1881-1973 1
Pleadwell, F. L. (Frank Lester), 1872-1957 1
Pleadwell, F. L. (Frank Lester), 1872-1957--Correspondence 1
Plomer, William, 1903-1973 1
Saint-Evremond, 1613-1703 1
Sandburg, Carl, 1878-1967 1
Secker & Warburg 1
Seldes, Gilbert, 1893-1970 1
Seldes, Gilbert, 1893-1970--Correspondence 1
Strong, L. A. G. (Leonard Alfred George), 1896-1958 1
Strong, L. A. G. (Leonard Alfred George), 1896-1958--Correspondence 1
Symons, Julian, 1912-1994 1
Thomson, Hugh, 1860-1920 1
Turner, Mary, 1924- 1
Turner, Mary, 1924- --Correspondence 1
Turner, Tom, 1870- 1
Turner, Tom, 1870- --Correspondence 1
Untermeyer, Louis, 1885-1977 1
Viereck, George Sylvester, 1884-1962 1
West, Anthony, 1914-1987 1
West, Rebecca, 1892-1983 1
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