Sub-Series A. Letters, 1845 - 1933

Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

The letters composing this sub-series of the Stewart Marsh Ellis papers document Ellis' relations with his friends, publishers, and readers, and provide a panorama of his extensive social circle. Many of the letters reflect Ellis' efforts in research through interviews or correspondence, for both his published books on William Harrison Ainsworth and George Meredith, as well as his interest in hauntings and apparitions. Letters tipped into the News Cuttings scrapbook or removed from it are described here, along with the location in the scrapbook, if applicable.

Dates

1845 - 1933

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: 9.64 Linear Feet (21 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Contents of the letters and correspondence series have been arranged into nine files of alphabetic groupings, then alphabetically by correspondent's last name, then chronologically. Hyphenated surnames have been filed by the first surname; corporate and institutional names have been filed by the first word in the name. Letters from Victor Gollancz have been filed under V with Victor Gollancz, Ltd. Attachments to letters have been kept with the letters wherever identified and are described here.