MacFall, Haldane (1860-1928)., 09/02/1909-11/12/1909

File — Box: 1, Folder: 12

Identifier: 57727

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

09/02/1909-11/12/1909

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 Haldane MacFall, British novelist, art critic, and soldier. @ ALS, 9/2/09 - MacFall refers to a recent crisis and comments: "It may be that one's hand may urge the quill to utter stronger art...but I have always found that anxiety for bread has numbed my brain's prodigality." @ ALS, 11/12/09 - MacFall teases his friend RS about an "entanglement with a vicar's spouse."