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Series 2: Alice Boyd Family Papers, 1843-1897

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Collection Creator:
Fredeman, William E. (William Evan), 1928-
Dates:
1843-1897
Extent:
1 box
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

This series includes materials related to William Bell Scott's companion, Alice Boyd, and her family, primarily personal and family correspondence related to the Boyd, Courtney, and Losh families, along with one estate document. Alice Boyd owned Penkill Castle in Ayrshire, where William Bell Scott, among other known Pre-Raphaelite artists and associates, resided while working on various creative projects. Present is Boyd's correspondence with some of these figures regarding their visits to the castle, as well as her correspondence with publishers and other parties regarding Scott's work after his death. Family correspondence pertains mainly to the family's alkali business and the status of Penkill Castle, and also includes W.J. Linton's condolences to the heirs of Alice Boyd following her death in 1897. One family document is also present, regarding the disposition of the property of William Losh, Boyd's grandfather, following the sale of his alkali works business, as well as an unsigned manuscript by an unknown relative of Alice Boyd from the late 1890s, titled "The History of an Old Ayrshire Mansion," which documents the life of Alice Boyd and several major Pre-Raphaelites at Penkill Castle.

Items of note include a letter from Christina Rossetti to Alice Boyd, following a visit to the castle in the late 1860s, as well as a letter from Spencer Boyd, Alice's brother, describing his visit to Penkill Castle prior to their residence.

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.

Credit this material:

Series 2: Alice Boyd Family Papers; William E. Fredeman Collection of William Bell Scott, the Scott Family, and Alice Boyd, C1459, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 4
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 Kelly Bolding in April, 2014. Finding aid written by Kelly Bolding in April, 2014.

Custodial History

This collection was a part of William E. Fredeman's large collection of books, artwork, and manuscripts related to the Pre-Raphaelites and their circle, which he developed from the 1950s through the 1990s. Fredeman acquired these papers, which were once housed at Penkill Castle, from descendants of the Alice Boyd family.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

This series includes materials related to William Bell Scott's companion, Alice Boyd, and her family, primarily personal and family correspondence related to the Boyd, Courtney, and Losh families, along with one estate document. Alice Boyd owned Penkill Castle in Ayrshire, where William Bell Scott, among other known Pre-Raphaelite artists and associates, resided while working on various creative projects. Present is Boyd's correspondence with some of these figures regarding their visits to the castle, as well as her correspondence with publishers and other parties regarding Scott's work after his death. Family correspondence pertains mainly to the family's alkali business and the status of Penkill Castle, and also includes W.J. Linton's condolences to the heirs of Alice Boyd following her death in 1897. One family document is also present, regarding the disposition of the property of William Losh, Boyd's grandfather, following the sale of his alkali works business, as well as an unsigned manuscript by an unknown relative of Alice Boyd from the late 1890s, titled "The History of an Old Ayrshire Mansion," which documents the life of Alice Boyd and several major Pre-Raphaelites at Penkill Castle.

Items of note include a letter from Christina Rossetti to Alice Boyd, following a visit to the castle in the late 1860s, as well as a letter from Spencer Boyd, Alice's brother, describing his visit to Penkill Castle prior to their residence.

Arrangement

Alice Boyd's correspondence is followed by family correspondence, arranged alphabetically by sender, with other documents and manuscripts at the end.

Collection History

Custodial History

This collection was a part of William E. Fredeman's large collection of books, artwork, and manuscripts related to the Pre-Raphaelites and their circle, which he developed from the 1950s through the 1990s. Fredeman acquired these papers, which were once housed at Penkill Castle, from descendants of the Alice Boyd family.

Appraisal

All materials were retained with the collection, with the exception of a large metal strong box that originally housed the Scott family papers.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Kelly Bolding in April, 2014. Finding aid written by Kelly Bolding in April, 2014.

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:

Series 2: Alice Boyd Family Papers; William E. Fredeman Collection of William Bell Scott, the Scott Family, and Alice Boyd, C1459, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 4