Eric Gill to Leonard Halsey., 11/23/1928

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: 86744

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Eric Gill - H. Cotton Minchin Collection consists of correspondence dated 1928 to 1929, mostly from Eric Gill to H. Cotton Minchin, concerning an engraving that Gill provided for "The Legion Book." That book was edited by Minchin and published in 1929, and contributions and illustrations were solicited from the leading writers and artists of the day, including Gill. In the letters, Gill discusses the details for the work to be done. One of the letters in the collection is from Gill to Leonard Halsey, and it also deals with "The Legion Book" engraving. All of the correspondence in the collection is from Gill. The Eric Gill - H. Cotton Minchin Collection is contained in one small archival box (0.25 linear feet). The letters are arranged in chronological order.

Dates

11/23/1928

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

04/13/02

Container Summary

1 Autograph Letter Signed dated 11/23/1928 from Eric Gill to Leonard Halsey, stating that he feels honored to contribute an engraving to the "Legion" book. Gill writes that he is under contract with Golden Lockerd Press, but he believes that will not be a problem. Gill asks to be put in touch with H. Cotton Minchin to work out details of the engraving. Sent from Pigotts, North Dean, High Wycombe.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GILL, ERIC - CORRESP. TO HALSEY, LEONARD (1928): Autographed Letter

HALSEY, LEONARD - CORRESP. FROM GILL, ERIC (1928): Autographed Letter

MINCHIN, H. COTTON - REFERENCE (1928): Autographed Letter