Subject: Authors, English--20th century - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

John Carter correspondence, 1962 august 6-1963 january 24 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7 item (10 pages)
Abstract:: Two autograph letters, three typescript letters, and one autograph postcard written to John Carter from several correspondents, including P.M. Handover, Harry G. Carter, James M. Mosely, and Percy Muir, dating from August 6, 1962, to January 24, 1963. One of the typescript letters bears ink corrections, while another offers corrections for an article set to appear in The Library. The third typescript letter from P.M. Handover welcomes Carter back to "the committee," while the remaining autograph letters reflect on the finding of "a copy of the Van der Mey Bible and one of the plates which was used for it," and related research concerning the Bible.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Nancy Cunard and Hugh Ford letters to David Garnett, 1928-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8 item
Abstract:: The eight letters in this small collection are together as a result of Hugh Ford's 1968 volume Nancy Cunard: Brave Poet, Indomitable Rebel. Two letters are from Ford to English author David Garnett regarding Nancy Cunard; six letters from Cunard to Garnett describe her literary and printing activities with the Hours Press and invite him to submit work to be printed.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

J. Hartley Manners letters to Philip Troup, 1915-1920 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8 item
Abstract:: English actor and dramatist of Irish descent J. Hartley Manners wrote these seven letters and one telegram to his friend Philip Troup. The items were originally laid in a first American edition of Manner's novel, Peg O' My Heart.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Berta Ruck letter to Wesley Hartley, 1960 march 6 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (4 pages)
Abstract:: Autograph letter written and signed by Berta Ruck on behalf of her husband Oliver Onions to Wesley Hartley, dated March 6, 1960.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

William Plomer letters to Julian Symons, 1950 april 12 and 1950 april 18 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 item (8 pages)
Abstract:: Two autograph letters written by William Plomer to Julian Symons on personal printed letterhead, with one original holograph mailing envelope, suggesting sources for biographical material on George Gissing, dated April 12 and April 18, 1950.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Charles Morgan letter to George, 1937 december 6 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (3 pages)
Abstract:: One autograph letter written by Charles Morgan to "George" on printed letterhead of 16 Campden Hill Square, W.8., concerning Morgan's work in progress and his desire to keep references about his play being bought away from speculation, on December 6, 1937.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Charles Morgan letters to Mrs. Hotson, 1945-1946 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 item (13 pages)
Abstract:: These four holograph letters were written by British author Charles Morgan to an American friend from Maine named Mrs. Hotson. Morgan wrote to thank Mrs. Hotson for parcels of food and necessities sent by her to assist the Morgans with shortages caused by World War II.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Percy H. Muir review of John E. T. Clark's Musical boxes, circa 1961 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 item
Abstract:: British author, bibliographer, and antiquarian bookseller Percy H. Muir (1894-1979) wrote these two drafts of a review of the third edition of John E. T. Clark's, Musical Boxes: A History and Appreciation, published in 1961 by G. Allen and Unwin.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Frank Harris letter to George Sylvester Viereck, 1925 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (1 page)
Abstract:: Consists of one autograph letter signed and written by Frank Harris to George Sylvester Viereck on July 19, 1925.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

C.P. Snow letters to Arthur Mizener, 1956-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:: 21 item (32 pages)
Abstract:: Consists of seventeen letters written by British novelist C.P. Snow to American author Arthur Mizener between 1956 and 1961, as well as three letters written by Snow's wife, British author Pamela Johnson Hansford to Rosemary Mizener, and a press release.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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