Sala, George Augustus Henry (11/24/1828-12/08/1895), 1864

File — Box: 2, Folder: 10

Content Description

From the Collection:

Collection of manuscript poems by 56 minor British poets. Includes prose and 3 photographs. Poets include: Alfred Austin, Mary Elizabeth Braden, "Alfred Crowquill," Francis Jeffrey, J. Sheridan Knowles, Lord John Russell, Charles Augustus Sala, and Martin F. Tupper.

Dates

Other: 1864

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

Sala, born in Londond, was a painter, illustrator, and writer. His work was published in distinguished journals and newspapers, including The Daily Telegraph. He also published many volumes of fiction, travels, and essays and edited various other works. He struggled with his finances despite his large income, and in 1895 was forced to sell his library, and died later that year.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet (1 Hollinger document case.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

General

Signed letter to W.M., 49 Gown(?) St: W.C. Saturday, also, J.C. Parkinson Esq; Signed letter no named recipient, dated Monday September 5th, 1864, with poem fragment on reverse