Biographical sketch of John Oxenham
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
Creator
- Oxenham, Erica (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Biographical sketch of John Oxenham must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical note
Daughter of English author, John Oxenham.
Extent
1 v. (17 leaves)(0.05 linear ft.)
Custodial History
Typed near end of biographical sketch: "To Peggy -from Mary Beth." The sketch was found among possessions of Patricia Stetson's grandmother after the latter's death. It is not known how she came into possession of the item, nor what ties she may have had to the Oxenhams. Donor sent item to a family history library. It was subsequently forwarded to Special Collections at Brigham Young University.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Patricia Stetson; 1996.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Title
- Register of Biographical sketch of John Oxenham
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Benjamin Sipes
- Date
- 2010 December 28
- Description rules
- Appm
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States