Mais, Stuart Petre Brodie (1885-1975)., No date found in GAMMS

File — Box: 1, Folder: 13

Identifier: 57728

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

No date found in GAMMS

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 ALS to RS from Mais, British lecturer, journalist and writer. Written from the Cavendish Hotel, London, of Rosa Lewis (1867-1952) fame. "I wish I could have come to the Odd Volumes, but I'm in Brighton for the weekend." The Sette of Odd Volumes was a club whose members, mostly authors, met once a month to read amusing papers that would later be published.