Walpole, Horace., 09/09/1737-09/09/1737

File — Box: 1, Folder: 25

Identifier: 96760

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Collected Documents (1737-1929). Consists of some thirty documents, mostly letters, created by notable historical and literary figures, such as Robert Browning, Aaron Burr, Henry James, Napoleon III, Robert Louis Stevenson, Alfred Tennyson, Queen Victoria, Daniel Webster, and the Duke of Wellington. Represents a fine personal manuscript collection. Collected by Ms. Mary Weinmann. Arranged alphabetically by last name of individual.

Dates

09/09/1737-09/09/1737

Conditions Governing Access

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: 1.25 Cubic Feet (3 boxes, 2 volumes, and 8 oversized folders)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/19/01

Container Summary

1 engraved portrait of Horace Walpole. Also, 1 Autograph Document Signed by Walpole dated 9/9/1737, regarding an account of finding a mermaid.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

WALPOLE, HORACE - ENGRAVED PORTRAIT (1737): Photograph

WALPOLE, HORACE - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED (1737): Other Types

MERMAID - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT REGARDING (1737): Other Types