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2 Letters from Elkin Mathews to Grant Richards and 1 Letter from Mathews to William Watson, 1892
Collection Overview
Collection Description & Creator Information
- Description:
The collection consists chiefly of correspondence of the British poet William Watson with his publisher, Grant Richards. Additionally, there is some correspondence between Watson's brother Robert and Richards. Other correspondents include Mrs. R. Boyle, Michael Field, John Grier Hibben (Princeton Class of 1882), and Arthur Machen. In his correspondence, Watson discusses some of his works such as Pencraft: A Pleas for the Older Ways (1916.) There are four telegrams to Richards regarding the printing of Watson's Excursions in Criticism with the responses of the publishers Richards and Elkin Mathews. Also included is an autographed portrait image of Watson (from a photograph), page proofs of Excursions in Criticism, and clippings about Watson and Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
Collection History
- Acquisition:
AM 14298
- Custodial History:
The collection was formed as a result of a Departmental practice of combining into one collection material of various accessions relating to a particular person, family, or subject.
- Archival Appraisal Information:
No appraisal information is available.
Access & Use
- Access Restrictions:
Collection is open for research use.
- Conditions for Reproduction and 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:
2 Letters from Elkin Mathews to Grant Richards and 1 Letter from Mathews to William Watson; William Watson Collection, C1265, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library
- Location:
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Firestone LibraryOne Washington RoadPrinceton, NJ 08544, USA
- Storage Note:
- Firestone Library (mss): Box 1
