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MS#290: Letter from William Black to Swinburne., 05/14/1896-05/14/1896

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 53
Identifier: GAMMS470.1.53

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains all material by and pertaining to Algernon Charles Swinburne. Corresponding curatorial files maintained by John Mayfield for most items are cited. Access to these files are by permission from the Manuscripts Librarian.

Dates

  • 05/14/1896-05/14/1896

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 20 Cubic Feet (40 document cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

Manuscript #290: ALS dated May 14, 1896 (2 pages + postmarked envelope) from Scottish writer William Black (1841-1898), to Algernon Charles Swinburne. Response to the latter's letter (see next folder 1:54, Manuscript #290.1) praising Black's novel, "Briseis," (New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1896). See also Curatorial file and Index card #290/290.1.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BLACK, WILLIAM - CORRES. TO SWINBURNE, ALGERNON CHARLES 1896: Autographed Letter

SWINBURNE, ALGERNON CHARLES - CORRES. FROM BLACK, WILLIAM 1896: Autographed Letter

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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