Alfred Bruce Douglas papers, 1888-1947

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0360
Bib ID:
4078457 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Douglas, Alfred Bruce, 1870-1945; Crosland, T. W. H (Thomas William Hodgson), 1865-1924; Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
0.5 linear feet (1 box, 1 oversize photograph)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Description

Summary

Correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, and printed materials of Lord Alfred Douglas. There are 6 autograph letters and 4 manuscripts sent to R. N. Green-Armytage by Lord Alfred Douglas about his poetry and the Oscar Wilde circle and 8 autograph letters from Douglas to T.W.H. Crosland. Also included are 3 related clippings and a photograph of Douglas with his co-editors of the "Winchester College Pentagram" in 1888.

Arrangement

Cataloged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

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

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Alfred Bruce Douglas papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Ownership and Custodial History

Purchase, 1988 & 1991.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Method of acquisition--Purchase, 9430; 521; Date of acquisition--09/01/88. Accession number--M-88-09-01.

Letters: Source of acquisition--293. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Accession number--M-91-07-01.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Processed HR 09/23/88.

Letters Processed HR 07/01/91.

Biographical sketch

Poet, editor, and intimate of Oscar Wilde.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Photographs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Poets, English -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID