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19th century British poetry manuscripts collection

Collection

Identifier: GTM-150616

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

c.1800-1899

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.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers are solely responsible for determining the copyright status of the materials being used, establishing who the copyright owner is, locating the copyright owner, and obtaining permission for intended use.

Extent

0.5 Cubic Feet (1 Hollinger document case.)

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Paul F. Betz, 2014.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: 19th century British poetry manuscripts collection
Status: completed
Author: Rosemary Hall, Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections, Washington, D.C.
Date: 2017
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English