Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
F. L. Pleadwell Papers
Pleadwell, F. L. (Frank Lester) (1872-1957)
C0535
/repositories/5/resources/3072
2 boxes
1.65 linear feet
1930-1957
1880-1973
Consists, for the most part, of letters received by American physician and collector F. L. Pleadwell and his wife, the former Laura Mell Stith, concerning Pleadwell's collection of autographs and books in the literary and historical fields, but includes an album of letters and other items collected from prominent associates in the medical field.
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Scope and Contents
The collection consists, for the most part, of letters received by Pleadwell and his wife, the former Laura Mell Stith, including letters by Roy M. Saunders, Thomas Shattuck, and Herbert F. West, concerning Pleadwell's collection of autographs and books in the literary and historical fields. The collection also contains an autograph album of letters, poems, photographs, and clippings of prominent associates in the medical profession, such as Joseph W. Courtney, Harvey Cushing, Sir William Osler, and Henry E. Sigerist; a photograph of Edwin J. Beinecke, a collector of Robert Louis Stevenson's works; two articles by Pleadwell, "Byron and the American Navy" and "Byron and His Americans"; a portrait of Pleadwell; and letters to his wife after his death and her remarriage to William C. Moore, including correspondence with Parke-Bernet regarding the sale of Pleadwell's collections.
Arrangement
Arranged in two alphabetical groups with a checklist for the second group.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was the gift of William C. Moore in 1981.
Appraisal
No appraisal information is available.
Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); F. L. Pleadwell Papers, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Processing Information
Folder inventory added by Nicholas Williams '2015 in 2012.
Pleadwell, F. L. (Frank Lester) (1872-1957)
Biographical / Historical
F. L. Pleadwell was an American naval medical officer, editor, and autograph collector.
Autographs -- United States -- Collectors and collecting -- 20th century
Collectors and collecting -- United States -- 20th century
Physicians -- United States -- 20th century -- Autographs
Correspondence -- 20th century
Libri amicorum.
photographs -- 20th century
Beinecke, Edwin J. (Edwin John) (1886-1970)
Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron (1788-1824)
Courtney, Joseph W. (1868-1928)
Osler, William, Sir (1849-1919)
Saunders, Roy M.
Shattuck, Thomas
Sigerist, Henry E. (1891-1957)
West, Herbert Faulkner (1898-1974)
"Byron and His Americans" Transcripts with Related Material/repositories/5/archival_objects/8489041 folder1924-194511Scope and ContentsLetters, clippings, etc. relating to Byron and the subject of the essay.
Correspondence I/repositories/5/archival_objects/8489051 folder1946-197312Scope and ContentsFrom Wilmarth S. Lewis, Editor Yale Edition of Horace Walpole's correspondence to Dr. Pleadwell and Mrs. William C. Moore.
Correspondence II/repositories/5/archival_objects/8489061 folder1953-196613Correspondence III/repositories/5/archival_objects/8489071 folder1957-196114Scope and ContentsFrom Parke-Bernet Galleries about sale of Pleadwell collection by Mrs. Frank L. Pleadwell.
Correspondence IV/repositories/5/archival_objects/8489081 folder1954-196615Scope and ContentsFrom Mrs. B. H. Ryder from Kenya about the Mau-Mau.
Correspondence V/repositories/5/archival_objects/8489091 folder1959-196516Scope and ContentsCorrespondence to Mrs. Frank Pleadwell (Laura) from Roy McG. Saunders, M.D. (surgeon).
Correspondence VI/repositories/5/archival_objects/8489101 folder1945-194717Scope and ContentsCorrespondence to Dr. and Mrs. Pleadwell from Thomas L. Shattuck.
Correspondence VII/repositories/5/archival_objects/8489111 folder1957-195918Scope and ContentsCorrespondence to Mrs. Pleadwell from Forest H. Sweet.
Correspondence VIII/repositories/5/archival_objects/8489121 folder1925-193819Scope and ContentsCorrespondence to Captain Plainwell (Frank Lester Pleadwell U.S.N.) from Chauncey B. Tinker.
Correspondence IX/repositories/5/archival_objects/8489131 folder1940-1966110Scope and ContentsCorrespondence to Frank Pleadwell from Herbert Faulkner West.
Correspondence X/repositories/5/archival_objects/8489141 folder1932-1967111Clippings, Photos, Pamphlets, and Other Material/repositories/5/archival_objects/8489151 folder1921-1963112Miscellaneous/repositories/5/archival_objects/8489161 folderundated113Scope and ContentsMemorial on death of Casey Wood by Henry R. Vieth.
Frank Lester Pleadwell Letters: A-B/repositories/5/archival_objects/8489171 folder1883-1949114Frank Lester Pleadwell Letters: C-G/repositories/5/archival_objects/8489181 folder1919-1946115Frank Lester Pleadwell Letters: H-O/repositories/5/archival_objects/8489191 folder1924-1962116Frank Lester Pleadwell Letters: P-Z/repositories/5/archival_objects/8489201 folder1903-1956117Dr. Frank L. Pleadwell Correspondence Checklist/repositories/5/archival_objects/8489211 folderundated118Autograph Album/repositories/5/archival_objects/8489221 box1917-19472