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Series 2: Correspondence, 1919 March 30-1962 September 16

2 boxes
Collection Creator:
Mortimer, Raymond (1895-1980) and Nicolson, Harold (1886-1968)
Dates:
1919 March 30-1962 September 16
Extent:
2 boxes and 6 items
Languages:
English French
Scope and Contents

This series consists primarily of correspondence received by Nicolson from friends and colleagues, such as Maurice Baring (1929-1943), Clive Bell (1924-1929), Bernard Berenson (1938, 1946, 1950), Guy Burgess (1950, 1958-1962), Anthony Eden, Earl of Avon (1921, 1935, 1937-1938, 1943-1946), Sir John Gielgud (1938), John Gunther (1960), Francis King (1951, 1953-1954, 1958-1960), Alan Lascelles (1940, 1960, 1962), Charles A. Lindbergh (1936), André Maurois (1934, 1940), Paul Morand (1934), Raymond Mortimer (1925, 1953, 1957-1961), Robert Vansittart (1938, 1940) and H. G. Wells (1930, 1939). The majority of correspondents are represented by one to three letters; also present are a few letters by Nicolson to these individuals. There is a large selection of letters by Nicolson to Richard Rumbold (1934-1935, 1937-1949, 1951-1960), as well as other correspondence associated with Rumbold (1937, 1961) and a photograph of Rumbold in military uniform. Furthermore, there is a small selection of miscellanea that includes two unidentified letters and a menu signed by the British delegation to the Paris Peace Conference in 1919.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

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.

Credit this material:

Series 2: Correspondence; Harold Nicolson Papers, C0913, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 1-2
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.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Karla J. Vecchia in 2002. Finding aid written by Karla J. Vecchia in 2002.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

This series consists primarily of correspondence received by Nicolson from friends and colleagues, such as Maurice Baring (1929-1943), Clive Bell (1924-1929), Bernard Berenson (1938, 1946, 1950), Guy Burgess (1950, 1958-1962), Anthony Eden, Earl of Avon (1921, 1935, 1937-1938, 1943-1946), Sir John Gielgud (1938), John Gunther (1960), Francis King (1951, 1953-1954, 1958-1960), Alan Lascelles (1940, 1960, 1962), Charles A. Lindbergh (1936), André Maurois (1934, 1940), Paul Morand (1934), Raymond Mortimer (1925, 1953, 1957-1961), Robert Vansittart (1938, 1940) and H. G. Wells (1930, 1939). The majority of correspondents are represented by one to three letters; also present are a few letters by Nicolson to these individuals. There is a large selection of letters by Nicolson to Richard Rumbold (1934-1935, 1937-1949, 1951-1960), as well as other correspondence associated with Rumbold (1937, 1961) and a photograph of Rumbold in military uniform. Furthermore, there is a small selection of miscellanea that includes two unidentified letters and a menu signed by the British delegation to the Paris Peace Conference in 1919.

Arrangement

This series is arranged alphabetically by correspondent and then chronologically by date.

Collection History

Appraisal

No appraisal information is available.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Karla J. Vecchia in 2002. Finding aid written by Karla J. Vecchia in 2002.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

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:

Series 2: Correspondence; Harold Nicolson Papers, C0913, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 1-2

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Bibliography

The manuscripts found in draft form and notes in the collection came to print in the following publications: Benjamin Constant (London: Constable, 1949), Journey to Java (London: Constable, 1957), Paul Verlaine (Boston, New York: Houghton Mifflin Company; London:Constable & Company, Ltd., 1921) and Sainte-Beuve (Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1956).

Names:
Baring, Maurice (1874-1945)
Bell, Clive (1881-1964)
Berenson, Bernard (1865-1959)
Burgess, Guy (1910-1963)
Eden, Anthony, Earl of Avon (1897-1977)
King, Francis (1923-2011)
Mortimer, Raymond (1895-1980)
Rumbold, Richard (1913-1961)
Sackville-West, V. (Victoria) (1892-1962)