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Max Beerbohm Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1974-002

Scope and Content

The Max Beerbohm Correspondence consists of three letters, one to "Miss Peacock" and the other two unidentified recipients. The letter to Miss Peacock apologizes for having kept her book. The letter dated May 12, 1909, regards the price of a drawing. The letter dated December 13, 1900, pertains to getting a seat on a possible train to London either Thursday or Sunday.

Dates

  • 1900 - 1909

Creator

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Biographical Note

Max Beerbohm (1872-1956) was a British caricaturist, critic, and essayist best known for his witty caricatures of late Victorian writers.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

The collection consists of three letters by Max Beerbohm, one to "Miss Peacock" and the other two unidentified recipients.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Source of Acquisition

The collection was purchased by Special Collections in September 1974. The collection was acquired with a number of books by Max Beerbohm, which can be found in the online library catalog.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Max Beerbohm Correspondence by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Max Beerbohm Correspondence was completed in 1974. Additional description was completed in March 2011.

Title
Max Beerbohm Correspondence, 1900-1909
Status
Completed
Author
Ashley Wellens, Student Volunteer, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Date
2011 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308