John Ruskin letters to George Allen, 1859-1889
Collection context
- Creator:
- Ruskin, John, 1819-1900
- Extent:
- 7 Volumes 7 volumes
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Letters from John Ruskin to his friend and publisher, George Allen. A note in front of volume I states that "Ruskin wrote in all over 1,300 letters to George Allen" of which these are a part. The men were close friends and the correspondence contains both personal matter and that relating to artistic and business matters.
- Biographical / historical:
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English author, art critic.
George Allen, an artist and engraver, joined the class in drawing taught by Ruskin at Working Men's College, 1854, soon became his assistant, and finally resigned his other positions to devote his talents to Ruskin's works.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); John Ruskin letters; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
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