Harold Frederic papers, 1887-1939

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0454
Bib ID:
4078787 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Frederic, Harold, 1856-1898
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
0.25 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box (14 items))
Language(s):
English .
Other Finding Aids

http://www.columbia.edu/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/17_FL-FU_26.pdf

Access:
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This collection is located on-site.

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Description

Summary

Letters, manuscript, photographs, art work, and printed materials concerning Frederic. There are two letters, 1892-1896, from Frederic while he was in London as correspondent for the New York Times, to W. Sheaming of the National Liberal Club and to a London book publisher. A manuscript genealogy of early English families, primarily of the 13th century, probably deals with his ancestors. There is also a photograph of his common-law wife, Kate Lyon Forman, and biographical material on their daughter, Helen Forman.

Arrangement

Cataloged.

Using the Collection

Other Finding Aids

http://www.columbia.edu/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/17_FL-FU_26.pdf

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); Harold Frederic papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Related Materials

Stephen Crane Papers

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Auerbach, Mr. and Mrs. Bart. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1976. Accession number--M-76.

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Bart Auerbach, 1976; Gift of Irene H. Peterson, 198O, 1983; Purchase 297 (duplicates) U.25.89

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

Revision Description

May 2023 PDF/folder descriptions replaced with full finding aid, YH

Biographical / Historical

American journalist and novelist. Frederic did not receive a divorce from his first wife, Grace Williams, and took her and their children to London. But while there, he established a relationship with Kate Forman. He maintained both households in England until he died there in 1898, and was survived by children from each. Kate became part of his social and literary world, developing a close friendship with his friends, Stephen and Cora Crane, which continued after Frederic's death.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Genealogies (histories) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Photographic prints CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Crane, Cora, 1865 or 1866-1910 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Forman, Helen CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Forman, Kate Lyon CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Frederic, Grace Williams CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
National Liberal Club (London, England) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Sheaming, W CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
England -- Genealogy CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
England -- Intellectual life CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
England -- Social life and customs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Authors, American CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Families -- England CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Journalists CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Literature publishing CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Publishers and publishing -- England CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID