Eric Gill to H. Cotton Minchin., 10/15/1929

File — Box: 1, Folder: 7

Identifier: 86750

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

10/15/1929

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 Letter Signed dated 10/15/1929 from Eric Gill to H. Cotton Minchin, thanking him for sending the book. Gill mentions that he engraved a new "Belle Savage" for the book of his essays. The letter is in unidentified handwriting, but it is signed by Gill.