Leslie, Doris (1902?-1982)., 07/01/1946-11/12/1946

File — Box: 1, Folder: 7

Identifier: 57722

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

07/01/1946-11/12/1946

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 correspondence to RS from Doris Leslie (penname) - aka. Lady Fergusson Hannay (since 1951) - British actress and writer. @ ALS, 7/1/46 - Lady Fergusson Hannay invites RS to dinner with the chairman of the House of Lords. @ ALS, 2 pp., 11/12/46 - Lady Fergusson expresses pleasure in reading RS's book, "The Unseemly Adventure," (1924). Comments: "I wish you would write more books now, because there are very few who write with such whimsical humour and such very good style - and good English!" Also urges RS not to give up reviewing: "You seem to be the only real critic of literature left."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LESLIE, DORIS - CORRESPONDENCE TO STRAUS: Autographed Letter

HANNAY, FERGUSSON (LADY) - SEE: LESLIE, DORIS: Autographed Letter

STRAUS, RALPH - "UNSEEMLY ADVENTURE" (BOOK): REFERENCE: Autographed Letter