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Edwin Austin Abbey letters, 1884-1907

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1-2
Identifier: Vault MSS 2

Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letters. Abbey writes to "Dear Mr. J**" (name uncertain) on "Savile Club, 107, Piccadilly. W." stationary. The item is dated July 31, 1884 and includes a drawing of a small person with a large mouth. Abbey criticizes a recent edition of a publication. Abbey also writes to W. N. Stansfield, secretary of the White Friars Club, on 3 Jan. 1907. The letter is on "Morgan Hall, Fairford, Gloucestershire" stationary. Abbey regrets being unable to accept Stansfield's invitation to dine at the White Friars Club.

Dates

  • 1884-1907

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Condition restricted; permission to use originals documents must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services. Patrons should use photocopies.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Rosenstock autograph collection must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

American illustrator.

Extent

2 folders (0.2 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Other Finding Aids

Item-level inventory available online. http://files.lib.byu.edu/ead/XML/VMSS2.xml

Existence and Location of Copies

Photocopies (3 pages) included in collection.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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