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Davray, Henry D., a major translator of contemporary English writers into French, 1926-1928

1 folder
Collection Creator:
Harris, Frank, 1856-1931
Dates:
1926-1928
Located In:
Box 8, Folder 4
Extent:
1 folder
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

Series of 18 ALsS and TLsS (25 February 1926 to 26 April 1928), with copies of 23 letters by FH in reply. Davray and FH were introduced by Wilde, and Davray went on to translate the autobiography for FH. There is much mention of Wilde and Lord Aflred Douglas in this series of letters, also FH's difficulties in getting the autobiography published, and suppressing pirates.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is available for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Credit this material:

Davray, Henry D., a major translator of contemporary English writers into French; Frank Harris Papers, C0975, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 8
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 John Delaney in September 2004. Finding aid written by John Delaney in October 2004.

Custodial History

This collection was first bought from a bookshop in Nice shortly after Frank Harris's death in 1931. The material relative to Oscar Wilde has been collected; but the rest has been left largely as found, with the titles of each folder (where there is a folder, or a title) as left by Harris.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Series of 18 ALsS and TLsS (25 February 1926 to 26 April 1928), with copies of 23 letters by FH in reply. Davray and FH were introduced by Wilde, and Davray went on to translate the autobiography for FH. There is much mention of Wilde and Lord Aflred Douglas in this series of letters, also FH's difficulties in getting the autobiography published, and suppressing pirates.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by correspondent.

Collection History

Custodial History

This collection was first bought from a bookshop in Nice shortly after Frank Harris's death in 1931. The material relative to Oscar Wilde has been collected; but the rest has been left largely as found, with the titles of each folder (where there is a folder, or a title) as left by Harris.

Accruals

No accruals are expected.

Appraisal

One printed item was transferred to Rare Books Division for cataloging; the rest has been retained.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by John Delaney in September 2004. Finding aid written by John Delaney in October 2004.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is available for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

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:

Davray, Henry D., a major translator of contemporary English writers into French; Frank Harris Papers, C0975, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Location:
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Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
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Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 8

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Related Materials

The Esar Levine Collection of Frank Harris (C0873) consists of the writings, correspondence, and printed matter of, and relating to, Harris as collected by Esar Levine (b. 1899), Harris's disciple, agent, and friend.

Bibliography

Frank Harris (New York, Twayne Publishers, Inc., 1970) by Robert B. Pearsall was consulted during preparation of the biographical note.

Names:
Harris, Frank, 1856-1931
Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900