Special Collections Manuscript Letters and Ephemera of Artists and Authors (1650-1921) as Selected and Transcribed by Mollie Connelly
Special Collections Manuscript Letters and Ephemera of Artists and Authors (1650-1921) as Selected and Transcribed by Mollie Connelly. This collection consists of 62 rare manuscripts found in ASU Libraries Special Collections in Hayden Library, from the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items are English, Scottish, Irish, American, French, Egyptian, and more. The collection adds to the correspondence heritage of notable authors, artists, and public figures, including William Wordsworth, H.G. Wells, Booker T. Washington, Claude Monet, and others. The project sets out to make previously unpublished manuscripts newly accessible to scholars and students. Literary figures included in this collection include the Pre-Raphaelites, Victorians, Romantics, and many more. Notable authors include William Wordsworth, Robert Browning, Mark Twain and others. Literary correspondence has been the driving force of this collection. Even a rare ticket from actor David Garrick's 1769 Shakespeare Jubilee can be counted among the treasures here. Supplementing writers of literature are esteemed artists such as John William Waterhouse, Claude Monet, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Finally, culturally significant public figures are included such as Booker T. Washington, John Ruskin, and Sir Richard Burton. These manuscripts provide insight into the cultural climate of their respective time periods. Many people should be thanked and acknowledged for their help with this collection. First, Nicholas Salerno was integral to the development and gathering of the manuscripts that make up this collection. Next, Dr. Devoney Looser and Archivist Katherine Krzys have provided tremendous guidance for this wonderful collection.
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- Creators: Waterhouse, John William, 1849-1917
- Creators: Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
Concerning Waterhouse's hope that Mr. Woodiwiss will let the "Belle Dame" painting be sent to Stockholm at Prince Eugene of Sweden's request.
Concerning Waterhouse best Christmas wishes, his opinions about the etchings of the "Belle Dame", and his offer to help Woodiwiss with his art collection.
Concerning Waterhouse's painting the "Belle Dame" having been selected for an exhibition, his thanks to Woodiwiss for the photographs he sent, Waterhouse's painting of Mrs. Newton Robinson, and his trip to Switzerland.
Concerning Waterhouse's return from Switzerland, his receipt of the photographs of the "Belle Dame" painting sent to him by Woodiwiss, and his request for Woodiwiss to write to Dixon to send Waterhouse more than one print.
Concerning Waterhouse's trip to Switzerland, his intentions to sign photographs of the "Belle Dame" once he returns, and his hope that the etching of the "Belle Dame" will turn out well.
Concerning the removal of the "Belle Dame" painting to Dixon and sending of it to Woodiwiss. Also concerning photographing the painting, Waterhouse's intended travels, and his inability to meet Woodiwiss at Bath this year.
Concerning Waterhouse's gratefulness for Mr. Woodiwiss's congratulations and kind words concerning Waterhouse's picture.
Concerning the received payment for the purchase of Waterhouse's painting "La Belle Dame Sans Merci" from George Woodiwiss. Also concerning Waterhouse's correspondence with the Holman Hunts and his influenza.
Concerning the sale of Waterhouse's painting "La Belle Dame Sans Merci" to George Woodiwiss for £450 if it is not sold prior to then.
Concerning Waterhouse's request to Woodiwiss to send the "Belle Dame" painting to Berlin for an exhibition.