Creator:
Inclusive Dates:
Abstract:
Mayfield creation. English novelist. Majority seem to be related to Cyril Clemens and Mark Twain, however.
Type of Material:
Subject:
Literature -- American Fiction
Literature -- British
Creator:
Auden, W. H. (Wystan Hugh), 1907-1973
Inclusive Dates:
1931- 1950
Abstract:
Letters (primarily incoming), either to, by or about Auden. Most are from Saxe Commins, his editor, or other Random House people.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
The Enchaféd Flood
Authors.
Poets.
Literature -- British
Creator:
Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924.
Inclusive Dates:
Abstract:
The autograph manuscript of 'Onward Christian Soldiers,' written by Sabine Baring-Gould.
Type of Material:
Subject:
Hymns, English. United States.
Church and clergy
Literature -- British
Creator:
Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937
Inclusive Dates:
1919- 1919
Abstract:
Letter from J.M. Barrie about press cuttings for one of his plays
Type of Material:
Letters (correspondence)
Subject:
Authors.
Literature -- British
Authors, Scottish -- 20th century.
Creator:
Bason, Frederick T.
Inclusive Dates:
Abstract:
Correspondence, clippings, photographs, manuscripts (includes signed photo of Somerset Maugham) of the British bookseller, collector and diarist.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Photographs.
Subject:
Authors.
Booksellers and bookselling.
Literature -- British
Booksellers and bookselling -- England.
Diarists -- Great Britain.
Creator:
Battcock, Marjorie
Inclusive Dates:
1952- 1960
Abstract:
Papers of the British poet. Collection includes correspondence,
published material and photographs.
Type of Material:
Subject:
Authors.
Literature -- British
Authors, English.
Creator:
Birchfield, James D.
Inclusive Dates:
1960- 2010
Abstract:
Collection of materials from James D.
Birchfield, the majority relating to the collector John S. Mayfield. Most of the
material in the collection concerns a mutual interest in the English poet Algernon
Charles Swinburne.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Floppy disks.
Photographs.
Memorabilia.
Writings (documents)
Publications.
Subject:
Librarians.
Literature -- British
Collectors and collecting.
English poets.
English poetry -- 19th century.
Creator:
Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge), 1825-1900.
Inclusive Dates:
1890- 1896
Abstract:
Papers of and regarding the English poet. One 2-page ALS from Blackmore, one related typewritten letter with enclosure by Blackmore.
Type of Material:
Letters (correspondence)
Correspondence.
Memorabilia.
Subject:
Toddington (Bedfordshire, England).
Poets.
Novelists.
Literature -- British
Poets, English -- 19th century -- Correspondence.
Creator:
Boulton, Marjorie.
Inclusive Dates:
Abstract:
British author and poet. Collection consists of manuscripts of poems.
Type of Material:
Manuscripts (document genre)
Subject:
Poets.
Literature -- British
Poets, English -- 20th century.
Creator:
Browning, Elizabeth Barrett, 1806-1861
Inclusive Dates:
1857- 1946
Abstract:
Three holograph hymns for children, two holograph copies of a poem, an undelivered 1857 letter to Napoleon III requesting the pardon of Victor Hugo, and three pages of notes (photocopies). Also, a centenary publication which marked Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s 1846 marriage registration.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Poems.
Subject:
Poets.
Women Authors
Literature -- British
Poets, English, 19th century
Women poets
Creator:
Bruce, George, 1909-2002.
Inclusive Dates:
1964- 1968
Abstract:
Biographical material, writings, and memorabilia of the Scottish poet.
Type of Material:
Poems.
Manuscripts (document genre)
Speeches (documents)
Essays.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Subject:
Poets.
Literature -- British
Radio, television, film
English poetry -- Scottish authors.
Scottish poetry.
Sea poetry, Scottish
Creator:
Burnett, Frances Hodgson, 1849-1924.
Inclusive Dates:
1922- 1922
Abstract:
Letter from English author Frances Hodgson Burnett to a Mrs. Edward Lawrence White
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Authors.
Literature -- British
Literature -- Children's
Women Authors
Authors, English.
Children's literature.
Creator:
Burns, Robert, 1759-1796.
Inclusive Dates:
1793- 1793
Abstract:
Draft of a love letter, written by the Scottish poet for a local farmer to a Miss Gordon
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Love letters.
Subject:
Poets.
Scribes.
Literature -- British
Farmers -- Scotland -- 18th century.
Poets, Scottish.
Creator:
Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890.
Inclusive Dates:
1855- 1891
Abstract:
British explorer of India and Africa, world traveler, orientalist, author,
linguist, translator of The Arabian nights. Collection includes correspondence
(1855-1891); contracts with publishers; and essays by Burton. Correspondence
includes letters from Lady Burton (Isabel Arundell), including some to Algernon
Charles Swinburne, and letters by Burton regarding Africa and the Orient.
Type of Material:
Clippings (information artifacts)
Contracts.
Correspondence.
Essays.
Manuscripts for publication.
Subject:
Africa -- Discovery and exploration.
Authors.
Explorers.
Translators.
Literature -- British
Authors and publishers -- Contracts and specifications.
Explorers.
Translators.
Creator:
Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824
Inclusive Dates:
1812- 1948
Abstract:
Variety of material associated with Lord Byron (letters, autograph, portraits, etc), and John S. Mayfield correspondence relating to a translation by Byron of Petrarch's "Death of Margo."
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Poems.
Subject:
Poets.
Literature -- British
Poets, English -- 19th century
Creator:
Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886.
Inclusive Dates:
1881- 1881
Abstract:
Letter from English artist and illustrator Randolph Caldecott.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Authors.
Art -- Illustrators
Literature -- British
Literature -- Children's
Children's literature -- Illustrations.
Illustrators, English.
Creator:
Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881.
Inclusive Dates:
1847- 1861
Abstract:
Three letters of the Scottish essayist and historian. Recipients are Charles B. Darwin, F. B. Currey, and an unknown "Dear Sir."
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Authors.
Literature -- British
Authors, Scottish -- 19th century.
Creator:
Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898.
Inclusive Dates:
1882- 1892
Abstract:
7 letters written by Lewis Carroll to various corespondents, including Edith Blakemore and Enid Stevens (Shawyer).
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Oxford (England) -- History.
Authors.
Literature -- British
Literature -- Children's
Authors, English -- 19th century -- Correspondence.
Creator:
Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936.
Inclusive Dates:
1914- 1914
Abstract:
The papers of the English author and journalist contain a signed, holograph manuscript poem, "A Christmas Song for Three Guilds" and a signed, holograph manuscript essay, "The Great Coincidence."
Type of Material:
Poems.
Essays.
Subject:
Authors.
Journalists.
Authors, English -- 20th century.
Authors, English -- Political and social views.
Journalists -- Great Britain.
Literature -- British
Creator:
Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965.
Inclusive Dates:
1905- 1905
Abstract:
The papers of the British statesman and author include four outgoing letters and 1 telegram to Frank Harris concerning a manuscript for publication.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Authors.
Statesmen.
Politics, government and public administration
Literature -- British
Authors, English.
Statesmen -- Great Britain.