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Anthony Armstrong papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1510
Scope and Contents
Autobiographical materials, publishers' correspondence and contracts, and manuscripts for literary works. Anthony Armstrong flourished from 1924 to 1976 and was known for writing in several literary genres, including historical, humorous, crime, and country novels; humorous short stories; drama; nonfiction works; and film and radio scripts.
Dates:
1920-1976
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Biographical sketch of John Oxenham
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2915
Scope and Contents
A typed biographical sketch of John Oxenham, an English author. His real name was William Arthur Dunkerley. Mentions his business experiences in France and the United States. Mainly traces the beginnings of his writing career.
Dates:
approximately 1948
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Collection of Victorian and Edwardian manuscripts
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 355
Scope and Contents
Original drawings, sketches, and sketch books. Most of the items deal with scenes in England. Many have been published as illustrations for newspapers, magazines, and books. The dates of composition of these materials are uncertain.
Dates:
1812-1952
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
The girl who died
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2471
Scope and Contents
Typewritten book manuscript for publication. The item includes handwritten corrections made by the author. This novel is a mystery about how a girl died.
Dates:
1955
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
L. P. Hartley letters
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1246
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed letters addressed to David Horner. In the first, dated 16 May 1953, Hartley looks forward to a dinner engagement. The second, dated 23 March 1956, relates gratitude for Horner's congratulations on his receipt of a C.B.E. A letter dated 6 November 1956 and written from Venice gives a detailed description of the advantages and disadvantages of the Hotel Regina, and relates news of Victor Cunard and Freya Stark. The fourth letter, dated 8 April 1967, is devoted to...
Dates:
1953-1967
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
L. P. Hartley letters
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 1692
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed letters. Most of these letters were to friends and other English writers including Alice Acland, Elizabeth Bowen, and Lord David Cecil. Hartley discusses various aspects of literature, discusses many of his works, and asks about how they may be improved.
Dates:
1958-1972
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Maurice Henry Hewlett letter
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1282
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed letter dated 14 May 1910. Addressed to Curtis Brown, the document details Hewlett's inability to have a novel ready for Collins by 1 January.
Dates:
1910 May 14
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
I told you so
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 389
Scope and Contents
Handwritten essay dealing with the Dublin Strike of 1913, and the unhappy part Mrs. Montefiore played in it. He also comments on the condition of Catholics in Great Britain.
Dates:
1913
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton letter
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 600
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed letter. Lytton tells "Sir" that he is too busy to have "the gratification of assisting" him.
Dates:
1860
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
R. H. Mottram letter
Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1360
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed letter dated March 23, 1943 and addressed to Lord Noel Buxton. The letter discusses a biography by Mottram of Sir Thomas Buxton. Included with the letter are three reviews of the book "Buxton the Liberator."
Dates:
1943 March 23
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
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