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Mrs. Humphry Ward Marcella Manuscripts

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Ward

Mary Augusta Ward (1851-1920) was a British novelist who wrote under her married name, "Mrs. Humphry Ward." Some of her works include "Marcella," "Robert Elsmere," "Lady Rose's Daughter," and "Hellbeck of Bannisdale." She was also a renown Anti-Suggragist, who founded and led the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League.

The collection consists of holograph drafts of several chapters of British novelist Mary Augusta Ward (1851-1920)'s novel Marcella, with a few pages of galley proofs interleaved, and with holograph corrections and pencilled printer's marks. In addition, there is a folder containing a chapter outline, a plan of the book, and notes relevant to the composition of Ward's novel, all in the hand of the author.

Published under same title (New York and London: Macmillan and Co., 1894).

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Folder inventory added by Hilde Creager (2015) in 2012.

Collection title was updated by Faith Charlton for DACS compliancy in 2022.

Publisher
Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Date
2008
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Collection Inventory

Ward, Humphry, Mrs. (1851-1920). "Marcella" Autographed Manuscripts w/author corrections, circa 1894. 6 folders.
Scope and Contents

6 Folders of "Marcella" Manuscripts, along with some notes.

Physical Description

6 folders

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