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Maurice Hewlett Letters to Sir Henry Newbolt

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Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.

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Call Number:
C0844
Repository:
Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
Extent:
  • 1 box
  • 0.2 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Maurice Hewlett Letters to Sir Henry Newbolt, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Date:
1903-1928 (inclusive)
Creator:
Newbolt, Henry John, Sir, 1862-1938
Form:
Letters -- 20th century.
Abstract:
Consists of letters by English poet Maurice Hewlett to his fellow poet Sir Henry Newbolt, spanning the years 1903 or 1904 to 1921, though many letters are undated.

Newbolt, Henry John, Sir, 1862-1938

Maurice Hewlett was an English poet and historical novelist. A lawyer by training, Hewlett gave up the practice of law in 1898, following the success of his novel, Forest Lovers.

The collection consists of 68 autograph letters by Hewlett to his fellow poet Sir Henry Newbolt spanning the years 1903 or 1904 to 1921, though 31 of the letters are undated. The letters discuss a variety of literary matters and people, and many concern Hewlett's work for the Royal Society of Literature. Also present are two letters (1928) by Hewlett's sister, E. J. Hewlett, to Newbolt, and a printed list marked "Strickly private and confidential" and titled "List of Nominations for the Academic Committee of the Royal Society of Literature."

Arranged chronologically.

This collection was purchased from David J. Holmes Autographs in 1998.

Folder inventory added by Nicholas Williams '2015 in 2012.

No appraisal information is available.

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Publisher
Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Date
2008
Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Collection Inventory

Letters to Sir Henry Newbolt I, 1903-1910. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letters to Sir Henry Newbolt II, 1911-1921. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letters to Sir Henry Newbolt III, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letters from E. J. Hewlett to Sir Henry Newbolt, 1928. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Royal Society of Literature: List of Nominations, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

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