Howell, Evelyn Berkeley (Sir) (1877-1971)., 10/31/1942-10/31/1942

File — Box: 1, Folder: 6

Identifier: 57721

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The Ralph Straus papers consist of 19 folders of individual correspondence received from numerous well-known British writers and artists. Arrangement is alphabetical by surname. Content is social as well as literary with references to Straus' books.

Abrreviations used include RS (Ralph Strauss); ALS (autograph letter signed); AMsS (autograph manuscript signed); TLS (typed letter signed); TMs (typed manuscript).

Dates

10/31/1942-10/31/1942

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/11/03

Container Summary

Contains photostat of a "V-letter" to RS from Sir Evelyn Berkeley Howell, British Foreign Secretary to India (1930-1932). Writing from Bombay, Howell refers to his visit with the Sala Society and to RS's book on the famous English novelist and journalist, George A.H. Sala (1828-1895), entitled, "Sala: the Portrait of an Eminent Victorian" (1942).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

HOWELL, EVELYN BERKELEY (SIR) - CORRESPONDENCE TO STRAUS (COPY): Autographed Letter

SALA, GEORGE A.H. - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

SALA SOCIETY - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

STRAUS, RALPH - "SALA: THE PORTRAIT OF AN EMINENT VICTORIAN"(BOOK)REF.: Autographed Letter