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L. P. Hartley letter
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2317
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter dated 8 Sept. 1941 and addressed to Norah Hoult (1901-1984), an Irish writer. Hartley had written a review of a novel "Smilin' on the Vine" by Hoult in which he was somewhat critical of the work. Hartley responds to a letter from Hoult and essentially concedes that some of his criticisms were overstated.
Dates:
1941 September 8
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
L. P. Hartley letters
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 1525
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed letters addressed to Reginal Littleboy from 1921 through 1969. Littleboy was a life-long friend who lived in Sussex, England. The letters relate many of Hartley's life experiences, reflections on associate authors, and also comment on writing.
Dates:
1921-1969
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
L. P. Hartley letters
File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1677
Scope and Contents
Eight letters containing information concerning Hartley's religious novel "My Fellow-Devils". All of the letters were addressed to David Horner.
Dates:
1951-1961
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