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Arthur William Edgar O'Shaughnessy papers, 1869-1879
1 box 1 box (63 pieces)- Abstract Or Scope
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Autograph manuscripts of 22 of the 34 poems published in MUSIC AND MOONLIGHT, POEMS AND SONGS, 1874. Also included is "The Song of Aloe" a lyric complete in itself, but included in the long title poem. The collection is rich in interest to the student of poetic composition by virtue of its inclusion of a large number of successive drafts of the same poem, most of them with corrections. Also, sixteen autograph letters by Eleanor Marston O'Shaughnessy written to Arthur O'Shaughnessy before and after their marriage, and to other correspondents.
Ashley Horace Thorndike papers, 1902-1924
3 boxes 3 boxes- Abstract Or Scope
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Lecture notes and bibliographical lists of Thorndike, covering the courses he taught at Western Reserve, Northwestern, and Columbia Universities. These include material on Shakespeare, Victorian Literature, Romantic Literature, Elizabethan Theater, and the Classical Period of English Literature. Also, an extended series of lectures entitled "Lecture Notes on English Literature.".
Ashley Horace Thorndike papers, 1902-1924 3 boxes 3 boxes
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- Thorndike, Ashley Horace, 1871-1933
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Lecture notes and bibliographical lists of Thorndike, covering the courses he taught at Western Reserve, Northwestern, and Columbia Universities. These include material on Shakespeare, Victorian Literature, Romantic Literature, Elizabethan Theater, and the Classical Period of English Literature. Also, an extended series of lectures entitled "Lecture Notes on English Literature.".
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Benjamin Disraeli papers, 1805-1896
1.5 linear feet 2 document boxes 1 archival shoe box- Abstract Or Scope
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Correspondence, photographs, and printed material by and relating to Benjamin Disraeli. There are nine letters from Disraeli to various persons including Sir Charles Adderly, First Baron Norton; the Duke of Northumberland; and Sir Henry Edwards. The letters span the dates 1849 to 1879. Also included are two letters from Disraeli's father, Isaac D'Israeli, 1766-1848, to Stephen Weston, 1805, and Edward Moxon, 1833, and a post card from William Ewart Gladstone. A letter from William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne to Sir William Owen (1837) has been removed from an extra-illustrated edition of "The Letters of Runnymede" (London, 1836) and cataloged for the collection.
Benjamin Disraeli papers, 1805-1896 1.5 linear feet 2 document boxes 1 archival shoe box
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- Disraeli, Benjamin, 1804-1881
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Correspondence, photographs, and printed material by and relating to Benjamin Disraeli. There are nine letters from Disraeli to various persons including Sir Charles Adderly, First Baron Norton; the Duke of Northumberland; and Sir Henry Edwards. The letters span the dates 1849 to 1879. Also included are two letters from Disraeli's father, Isaac D'Israeli, 1766-1848, to Stephen Weston, 1805, and Edward Moxon, 1833, and a post card from William Ewart Gladstone. A letter from William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne to Sir William Owen (1837) has been removed from an extra-illustrated edition of "The Letters of Runnymede" (London, 1836) and cataloged for the collection.
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Charles Dickens papers, circa 1840-1870
7.5 linear feet 350 items in 2 manuscript boxes, 2 flat boxes, 5 oversized folders, mapcase- Abstract Or Scope
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A collection of letters, engravings, prints, portraits, caricatures, other illustrations, and printed materials relating to Charles Dickens. Among the letters is an autograph letter by Dickens and copies of several Dickens letters to the publishers Lea & Blanchard. Many of the illustrations are portraits of Dickens while others are illustrations for his novels and stories, including numerous illustrations of scenes from dramatic versions of his works as well as some playbills for these productions.
Charles Dickens papers, circa 1840-1870 7.5 linear feet 350 items in 2 manuscript boxes, 2 flat boxes, 5 oversized folders, mapcase
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- Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
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A collection of letters, engravings, prints, portraits, caricatures, other illustrations, and printed materials relating to Charles Dickens. Among the letters is an autograph letter by Dickens and copies of several Dickens letters to the publishers Lea & Blanchard. Many of the illustrations are portraits of Dickens while others are illustrations for his novels and stories, including numerous illustrations of scenes from dramatic versions of his works as well as some playbills for these productions.
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Columbia University collection of Frederick Rolfe papers, 1895-1986
1 linear feet 2 boxes- Abstract Or Scope
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A collection of materials by and about the nineteenth century English writer and eccentric Frederick Rolfe (also known as Baron Corvo), assembled by the Columbia University Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Columbia University collection of Frederick Rolfe papers, 1895-1986 1 linear feet 2 boxes
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- Rolfe, Frederick, 1860-1913
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A collection of materials by and about the nineteenth century English writer and eccentric Frederick Rolfe (also known as Baron Corvo), assembled by the Columbia University Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
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David Roth Martyr Worthy collection of Frederick William Rolfe papers, 1892-1973
3 linear feet 7 boxes- Abstract Or Scope
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A collection of materials by and about the nineteenth century English writer and eccentric Frederick Rolfe (also known as Baron Corvo), assembled by the English book collector David Roth.
David Roth Martyr Worthy collection of Frederick William Rolfe papers, 1892-1973 3 linear feet 7 boxes
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- Roth, David
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A collection of materials by and about the nineteenth century English writer and eccentric Frederick Rolfe (also known as Baron Corvo), assembled by the English book collector David Roth.
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Dorothy Craigie papers, 1960-1966
0.5 linear feet 1 box- Abstract Or Scope
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Correspondence, notes, and proofs relating to the publication of VICTORIAN DETECTIVE FICTION compiled by Graham Greene, Eric Osborne, and Dorothy Craigie under the name of Dorothy Glover. Of primary interest is the correspondence from Graham Greene to Eric A. Osborne regarding the bibliography; also in Greene's hand are several notes and corrected galleys for the publication. There are also correspondence and notes by Osborne and Glover, and Greene's secretary Josephine Reid.
Dorothy Craigie papers, 1960-1966 0.5 linear feet 1 box
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- Craigie, Dorothy, 1901-1971
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Correspondence, notes, and proofs relating to the publication of VICTORIAN DETECTIVE FICTION compiled by Graham Greene, Eric Osborne, and Dorothy Craigie under the name of Dorothy Glover. Of primary interest is the correspondence from Graham Greene to Eric A. Osborne regarding the bibliography; also in Greene's hand are several notes and corrected galleys for the publication. There are also correspondence and notes by Osborne and Glover, and Greene's secretary Josephine Reid.
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Havelock Ellis letters, 1894-1950
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Letters written to Havelock Ellis, including several drafts of his replies, and a few letters to his executrix, Mrs. Françoise Lafitte-Cyon. Nearly all of the letters relate to to Ellis' writings and their influence, as well as the work of his correspondents in the fields of sex studies, pornography, birth control, and pacifism. Correspondents include Henri Barbusse, André Breton, Elie Faure, Robert J. Gibbings, Julian Huxley, Desmond MacCarthy, Bronislaw Malinowski, Naomi Mitchison, John Middleton Murray, Henry S. Salt, and Marie Stopes.
Havelock Ellis letters, 1894-1950 1 box 1 box
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- Ellis, Havelock, 1859-1939
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Letters written to Havelock Ellis, including several drafts of his replies, and a few letters to his executrix, Mrs. Françoise Lafitte-Cyon. Nearly all of the letters relate to to Ellis' writings and their influence, as well as the work of his correspondents in the fields of sex studies, pornography, birth control, and pacifism. Correspondents include Henri Barbusse, André Breton, Elie Faure, Robert J. Gibbings, Julian Huxley, Desmond MacCarthy, Bronislaw Malinowski, Naomi Mitchison, John Middleton Murray, Henry S. Salt, and Marie Stopes.
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Hodder and Stoughton records, 1875-1914
3 linear feet 6 document boxes- Abstract Or Scope
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Correspondence and publishing agreements for many of their authors in the pre-World War I period.
Hodder and Stoughton records, 1875-1914 3 linear feet 6 document boxes
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- Hodder and Stoughton
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Correspondence and publishing agreements for many of their authors in the pre-World War I period.
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Holbrook Jackson papers, 1930-1949
1 box 1 box- Abstract Or Scope
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Letters of Jackson to Montgomery Evans, an American book collector, discussing the works of Arthur Machen, book collecting and other literary topics, London restaurants, and wartime conditions in London. Also, photographs, pamphlets, clippings, and two eulogies of Jackson.
Holbrook Jackson papers, 1930-1949 1 box 1 box
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- Jackson, Holbrook, 1874-1948
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Letters of Jackson to Montgomery Evans, an American book collector, discussing the works of Arthur Machen, book collecting and other literary topics, London restaurants, and wartime conditions in London. Also, photographs, pamphlets, clippings, and two eulogies of Jackson.
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