- Collection Overview
- Collection Description & Creator Information
- Access & Use
- Collection History
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Collection Overview
- Creator:
- De Morgan, William (1839-1917)
- Title:
- William De Morgan Novels
- Repository:
- Manuscripts Division
- Permanent URL:
- http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/v692t6262
- Dates:
- 1908-1914
- Size:
- 5 boxes
- Storage Note:
- Firestone Library (scamss): Box 1-5
- Language:
- English
Abstract
Consists of manuscripts of four works by English novelist William De Morgan.
Collection Description & Creator Information
- Scope and Contents
The collection consists of manuscripts of four of De Morgan's novels: Somehow Good (1908), It Never Can Happen Again (1909), A Likely Story (1911), and When Ghost Meets Ghost (1914). Generally, these works are represented in typescripts with holograph corrections, though much of the autograph manuscript for A Likely Story is also present.
- Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by title of the novel.
- Collection Creator Biography:
De Morgan
William De Morgan first gained a reputation making stained glass, glazed pottery, and decorative tiles, working for a time with William Morris. At the age of 67, he embarked on a successful writing career.
Collection History
- Processing Information
Folder inventory added by Allyse Terrell '2014 in 2012.
Access & Use
- Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
- Conditions Governing Use
Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.
- Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.
- Credit this material:
William De Morgan Novels; Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library
- Permanent URL:
- http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/v692t6262
- Location:
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Firestone LibraryOne Washington RoadPrinceton, NJ 08544, USA
- Storage Note:
- Firestone Library (scamss): Box 1-5