George Moore papers, 1887-1956

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0897
Bib ID:
4079542 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Moore, George, 1852-1933
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
0.5 linear feet (1 box)
Language(s):
English .
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.

Description

Summary

Letters and manuscripts. Nearly all of the thirty eight letters are written to his agents and are concerned with the publishing of his writings. The manuscripts include the first typescript draft of his play"The Strike at Arlingford" (X825M782/W/1890) and portions of A STORY-TELLER'S HOLIDAY. Bound with "The Strike at Arlingford" are four letters written by Moore to the Marquise Clara Lanza, dated August 1889-April 1890

1986 addition: 2 letters and 1 manuscript of Nancy Cunard, author and life-time firend of Moore's. The manuscript"The Back Like a Weasel's", was originally included by Cunard in her G.M.; MEMORIES OF GEORGE MOORE but was omitted by the author from the original publication in 1956.

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

Readers must use microfilm of materials specified above.

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); George Moore 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.

Alternate Form Available

The letters of George Moore in this collection, as well as in the Komroff, Reynolds, and Stedman collections, are available on: microfilm.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers Entered in AMC 11/06/90.

Biographical / Historical

Irish novelist and journalist.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Manuscripts (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Cunard, Nancy, 1896-1965 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Authors CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
English literature -- Irish authors CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Journalists CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Novelists CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID