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LITERARY LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS AND PORTRAITS COLLECTION

Literary Letters, Manuscripts and Portraits collection ...... 5 Custodial history ...... 5 Scope and content ...... 5 Series and Sub-series ...... 6 Series One: Letters ...... 6 Aikin, Lucy ...... 6 Ardizzone, Edward Jeffrey Irving, 1900-1979 ...... 6 Armstrong, Harry ...... 6 Ballantyne, Robert Michael, 1825-1894 ...... 6 Barbauld, Anna Laetitia ...... 7 Batten, John Dickson, 1871-1932 ...... 7 Bawden, Edward, 1903- ...... 7 Bayes, Alfred Walter, 1832-1909 ...... 7 Betham-Edwards, Mathilda Barbara, 1836-1919 ...... 7 Binyon, Laurence 1869-1943...... 8 Boyle, Eleanor Vere 1825-1916 ...... 8 Brooke, Leonard Leslie, 1862-1940 ...... 8 Burrage, Edwin Harcourt ...... 8 Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886 ...... 8 Cox, Palmer, 1840-1924 ...... 9 Crane, Lionel...... 9 Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 ...... 9 Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 ...... 10 D’Orleans, J.L...... 10 Dalby, Thomas ...... 10 Davis, Mary Gould...... 10 De la mare, Walter John, 1873-1956 ...... 11 Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge, 1832-1898 ...... 11 Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883 ...... 11 Duvoisin, Roger 1904-1980 ...... 12 Ewing, Juliana Horatia Gatty, 1841-1885 ...... 12 Farjeon, Eleanor 1881-1965...... 12 Farrar, Frederic William, 1831-1903 ...... 12

1 Fenn, Lady Eleanor, 1743-1813 ...... 12 Fryer, Alfred C...... 13 Garnett, Eve 1900-1991 ...... 13 Gatty, Margaret ...... 13 Goddard, Julia d. 1896 ...... 13 Grahame, Kenneth, 1859-1932 ...... 13 Greenaway, Kate, 1846-1901 ...... 13 Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786 ...... 14 Hardie, E ...... 14 Harnett, Cynthia ...... 14 Hendry, Hamish ...... 14 Hofland, Mrs. Barbara 1770-1844 ...... 14 Holling, Clancy Holling, 1900- ...... 14 Hood, Dora, 1885- ...... 15 Houghton, Frank ...... 15 Howitt, Mary Botham, 1799-1888 ...... 15 Howitt, William ...... 15 Jaques, Faith Heather, 1923- ...... 15 Jamison, Cecilia Viets, 1837?-1909...... 15 Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875...... 15 Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 ...... 15 Lang, Leonora Blanche, (Mrs. ) ...... 16 Linder, Leslie ...... 16 Little Folks, editor ...... 16 Low, Joseph, 1911- ...... 17 Manning, Caroline ...... 17 Marcet, Jane Haldimand, 1769-1858 ...... 17 Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876 ...... 17 Mayo, Isabella Fyvie, 1843-1914 ...... 17 Milne, Alan Alexander, 1882-1956 ...... 17 Mogridge, George 1787-1854 ...... 17 Molesworth, Mary Louisa (Stewart), 1839-1921 ...... 18 Montgomery, Lucy Maud, 1874-1942 ...... 18 More, Hannah, 1745-1833 ...... 18

2 Murray, Lindley, 1745-1826 ...... 19 Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910 ...... 19 Opie, Amelia Alderson, 1769-1853 ...... 19 Patmore, Coventry, 1823-1896 ...... 19 Potter, Beatrix ...... 19 Rackham, Arthur 1867-1939 ...... 20 Rands, William Brightly, 1823-1882 ...... 20 Ransome, Arthur, 1884-1967 ...... 20 Saunders, Marshall, 1861-1947 ...... 21 Sendak, Maurice ...... 21 Sherwood, Mary Martha, 1775-1851 ...... 21 Smith, Charlotte (Turner), 1749-1806 ...... 21 Smith, Sarah [], 1832-1911 ...... 21 Takashima, Shizuye ...... 21 Tennyson, Alfred, Baron 1809-1892 ...... 22 Thornley, Rose ...... 22 Uttley, Alison 1884-...... 22 Wakefield, Priscilla Bell, 1751-1832 ...... 22 [Welsh] ...... 22 Sir Henry Ponsonby ...... 22 Wood, [Rev.] John George, 1827-1889 ...... 22 Yonge, Charlotte Mary, 1823-1901 ...... 23 Series Two: Manuscripts...... 24 Bayley, Diana ...... 24 [Blue Coat Boys]...... 24 Carus-Wilson, Mrs.W...... 24 Hofland, Mrs. Barbara ...... 24 Mogridge, George ...... 24 Monson, Edmund J...... 24 Rutland, Elizabeth ...... 24 Series Three: Author Portraits ...... 25 Belany, A.S. [Grey Owl]...... 25 [Burnett, Frances Hodgson] ...... 25 Carus-Wilson, H...... 25

3 Crane, Walter ...... 25 Cruikshank, George ...... 25 Edgeworth, Maria ...... 25 Edgeworth family...... 25 Greenaway, Kate ...... 25 [Hawes, Charles Boardman] – sons Peter and Baldwin ...... 25 Hemans, Felicia...... 25 Lamb, Charles ...... 25 Long, William J ...... 25 Macdonald, George ...... 26 More, Hannah ...... 26 Parry, John Humphreys ...... 26 Potter, Beatrix ...... 26 Ransome, Arthur ...... 26 Robertson, Graham ...... 26 Sherwood, Mrs...... 26 Traill, Catherine Parr ...... 26 Trimmer, Sarah ...... 26 Walton, Mrs. O.F...... 26

4 Literary Letters, Manuscripts and Portraits collection. – 1784 – 1974. – 0.9 m of textual records and graphic materials.

Custodial history: The material has accumulated through the years through gifts and purchases. Information on provenance is available on request.

Scope and content: The Osborne Collection is home to a number of letters, manuscripts and portraits pertaining to literary figures of the 18th to the 20th centuries and the education of children. Letters range from single brief notes to correspondence over several years. Some have been tipped into copies of books. The collection contains manuscript material, including legal documents, a list of books from a 19th century school-room, and receipts for the sale of copyright. A collection of images including etchings, lithographs and photographs of literary figures, is also included.

The collection has been arranged by the archivist into three series:

1. Letters

2. Manuscripts

3. Portraits

5 Series and Sub-series

Series One: Letters Dates of creation: 1784-1974

Physical description: 0.7 m of textual records

Scope and content: Series contains cards and letters written by literary figures important in the world of children’s literature. In two cases, Marshall Saunders and Charles Welsh, letters have been written to these authors. The letters range widely in length and significance but in most cases they illuminate something about the personality or career of the writer. Material sent as enclosures have been left with the letters. In a number of cases both writer and recipient are important figures ( to , to , to George Routledge, and others).

The series has been arranged by the archivist in an alphabetical sequence by author.

FROM: TO: CONTENTS DATE BOX Aikin, Lucy See the Aikin/Barbauld Collection Ardizzone, Miss Jane Aerogramme in response to a July 17, 1962 1 Edward Douglass query about a poem by Jeffrey Irving, Eleanor [Farjeon?] and 1900-1979 Philippa Pearce. Ardizzone, Mr. Taylor Printed Christmas card with Undated 1 Edward Ardizzone design, and a short letter written in ink around the edges and signed by Ardizzone. Armstrong, Final sheet, written both Undated 1 Harry sides, of a letter, discussing Miss Blanton, a visit to the doctor, etc. Ballantyne, My dearest 1 folded sheet, written on 3 April 5, 1892 Robert Jeanie sides and tipped onto the Osbor Michael, front paste-down of the ne SA 1825-1894 Osborne copy of Red Rooney. A letter to his wife while he traveled in Egypt.

6 FROM: TO: CONTENTS DATE BOX Ballantyne, E.P. 1 folded sheet, written on one June 29, 1889 R.M. Pilkington side only, discussing the Osbor publication of Blown to Bits. ne SA Tipped onto the front free (copy endpaper of the Osborne copy 1) of this book. Barbauld, See the Aikin/Barbauld Anna Laetitia Collection Batten, John Dear Ashbee 1 sheet, written on both sides, September 11, Dickson, from the illustrator of Indian 1926 Osbor 1871-1932 Tales and tipped onto ne the verso of the front free Fairy endpaper of the Osborne copy Tales of this book. The content of the letter concerns the use of mosaic in ancient societies. Bawden, Half sheet with printed 1956 1 Edward, letterhead and written in ink, 1903- ‘With best wishes from Edward Bawden 1956’. Found in a copy of The Sixpence that rolled away. Bayes, Alfred Mr. Dalziel 1 folded sheet, written on 2 October 14, Osbor Walter, 1832- sides, thanking Mr. Dalziel 1902 ne 1909 for his inscribed book, and Biogr for bringing him to aphy many years ago to work for him. The letter is tipped onto the verso of the frontispiece of the Osborne copy of A Picture History of England for the Young by H.W. Dulcken, illustrated by the Dalziel brothers from designs by A.W. Bayes. The book is also inscribed to ‘Amy Dalziel from Papa Dec. 1865’. Betham- Grant Folded sheet with letterhead, March 9, 1902 1 Edwards, Richards written 3 sides, discussing the Mathilda financial terms of the Barbara, publication of What to see in 1836-1919 France.

7 FROM: TO: CONTENTS DATE BOX Binyon, Edgar File contains 25 letters as 1930-1942 1 Laurence Osborne well as 2 printed programs 1869-1943 from a puppetry show produced by Binyon’s daughters, and an offprint inscribed by Binyon. Boyle, Mr. [William] 2 folded sheets, written all Feb 10, [after 1 Eleanor Vere Morris sides, replying to Morris’ 1885] 1825-1916 request to lend her name in support of an ornithological cause. Brooke, Grace 1 small sheet with printed October 23, 1 Leonard Hogarth letterhead, written both sides, 1936 Leslie, 1862- (children’s with a discussion of Little 1940 editor, Tim. ) Brooke, L.L. Grace 1 small sheet, as above, November 13, 1 Hogarth written on 3 sides, thanking 1937 her for the book about Lucy Brown and discussing its contents. Brooke, L. L. Miss Allen 3 small sheets, the first with Dec 14, 1935 1 (Grace printed letterhead, thanking Hogarth) her for the promised Carol book, with an analysis of its contents. Burrage, My dear 1 small sheet apparently May 3, 1896 1 Edwin young friend written to accompany a Harcourt photograph Caldecott, My dear 1 folded sheet with letterhead, July 5, 1885 1 Randolph, cousin written on 3 sides, discussing 1846-1886 plans to meet Caldecott, R My dear 1 folded sheet with the Marcy 31, 1885 1 cousin embossed address of the ‘Arts Club, Hanover Square’, containing an invitation to visit on Monday 13th, with Stapleton. Caldecott, R. My dear 1 folded sheet with letterhead, May 29, 1883 1 Stapleton written 2 sides, giving direction to his house.

8 FROM: TO: CONTENTS DATE BOX Caldecott, R. Miss [Kate] 1 folded sheet, written 2 Oct 14, 1879 1 Greenaway sides. Compliment on Under the Window and on the original drawings she showed him. Caldecott, R. My dear Miss 1 folded sheet with letterhead, June 28, 1885 1 Gatty [Juliana written 1 side, discussing the Horatia cover design for Lob [lie-by- Ewing] the-fire]. Caldecott, Master Fred with addressed 1874 1 Randolph Caldecott, envelope, unsigned, with Montreal stamp cancellation dated 1874 Cox, Palmer, William N. 1 sheet with letterhead of the April 18, 1896 1 1840-1924 Seaver Bay State House, Worcester Mass, inviting Mr. Seaver for a visit. Cox, Palmer William N. 1 folded sheet, written 2 Feb 20, 1888 1 Seaver sides, discussing the “Brownies” and his plan to include a “Negro Brownie” that was discouraged by the publisher. Cox, Palmer Master 2 sheets with letterhead, April 18, 1889 1 William N. discussing his work and the Seaver, contents of a letter written by Templeton Seaver. Envelope enclosed. Mass. Crane, Lionel Mr. Harkness 1 typed sheet, signed by March 3, 1933 1 Walter Crane’s son, in response to a query about the title of the oil painting done by his late father, Walter Crane when he was 16 (now in the Osborne Collection) Crane, Walter, Edmund 1 folded sheet with Crane’s Feb 9, 1900 1 1845-1915 Evans printed letterhead, written on 3 sides. Crane discusses the royalties owing from a book published by Warne and objects to the proposal to reduce the price.

9 FROM: TO: CONTENTS DATE BOX Crane, Walter Mr. Spicer 1 sheet, written on both sides. February 2, 1 Simson Crane had been sent sketches 1908 by a friend of Mr. Simson’s upon which he comments and suggests possible publishers. Cruikshank, George Letter from George September 6 & 1 George, 1792- Routledge, in Routledge addresses the issue 7, 1866. 1878 response to a of permission to allow an letter from his optician to adopt designs publisher from the Fairy Library. Cruikshank’s reply on a small sheet of paper, written on both sides, grants permission, with some stipulations. D’Orleans, Monsieur 1 sheet written both sides in June 11, 1855 2 J.L. French from ‘Orleans house’, regarding M. Renouard and a visit to a model farm in Windsor. Dalby, Master Dalby 1 folded sheet, written on 2 February 7, Osbor Thomas Blunt sides, addressed to ‘My dear 1842 ne nephew Dalby’, and tipped Bible onto the front pastedown of Storie Mrs. Thomas Dalby’s Dutch s Tiles (1842). The letter accompanies a copy of the book, sent by Mrs. Dalby’s husband after his wife’s death. Davis, Mary Muriel K. File of correspondence, 1940-1942 1 Gould Robertson including 4 letters from the American librarian, educator and editor, and 2 letters to Miss Robertson from Franklin Hopper of the New York Public Library, making arrangements for Miss Robertson to work there over the summer of 1940 where she met Mary Davis.

10 FROM: TO: CONTENTS DATE BOX De la mare, My dear 1 blue sheet with printed January 6, 1936 1 Walter John, Charles letterhead, typed with a short 1873-1956 hand-written addendum and initial. Discussion of his wife’s illness. De la mare, My dear 1 blue sheet with printed Jan 9, 1936 1 Walter Charles letterhead, typed both sides and signed by the author. Discussion of a visit, and the completion of a story of the two little boys in church. De la mare, Dear Grubb Carbon copy of a typed letter June 20, 1923 1 Walter thanking the recipient for forwarding a review of ‘The Riddle’. De la mare, Dear Lady 2 small sheets with printed Aug 29, 1924 1 Walter Grey letterhead, written on 4 sides, discussing a manuscript story about a parrot, and poetry by Barker Fairley Dodgson, Dear Ladies 1 folded sheet with black March 27, 1875 1 Charles edging, written on 2 sides. A Lutwidge, letter to children, thanking 1832-1898 them for giving him a copy of their Rules, and the offer to buy copies if they decide to print them. Doyle, My dear Papa 1 folded sheet, written on 3 4 Richard, [John Doyle] sides, with ink drawings 1824-1883 interspersed with text, relating to the descriptions of birds and animals. The top of the sheet is chipped badly, with some loss of text. Doyle, My Dear 1 folded sheet, written on 3 June 5, 1842 4 Richard Papa sides, with detailed drawings of soldiers and military life and a small self-portrait. 3 edges of the sheet are badly damaged, with some loss of text.

11 FROM: TO: CONTENTS DATE BOX Doyle, My Dear 1 folded sheet, written on 3 4 Richard Father sides, with ink drawings interspersed with text, relating to concerts and music, and a trompe l’oeil device surrounding his signature. Badly worn along 3 edges, with some loss of text. Duvoisin, Merry Greeting card featuring a 1 Roger 1904- Christmas penguin, signed inside 1980 and Happy New Year Ewing, My dear Miss 1 folded sheet and 1 small March 25, 1876 1 Juliana Thring single sheet, written on all (6) Horatia Gatty, sides. Reply to a letter from a 1841-1885 young fan, with a discussion of Toots, and other characters from her stories. Ewing, My dear 1 folded sheet, written on 4 July 23, 1880 1 Juliana Agatha sides, sent with the gift of Horatia Gatty Caldecott’s Babes in the Woods, which she discusses. Ewing, Dear Madam 1 folded sheet, written 4 Nov 23, 1865 1 Juliana sides, asking for information Horatia Gatty, about South country places. Mrs. Gatty’s youngest sister, in poor health, was advised by her doctor to stay in the country for a time. Farjeon, See the Eleanor Farjeon Eleanor 1881- Collection. 1965 Farrar, Rev. & Dear 1 folded sheet with printed June 18, 1 Frederic Sir letterhead (Harrow-on-the- [18--] William, Hill), written on 2 sides, 1831-1903 discussing the translation of his “Essays on a Liberal Education”. Fenn, Lady Mr. Tabart, 1 folded sheet, written on 3 Thursday 1 Eleanor, Bookseller sides, written to her publisher evening 1743-1813 {London] and discussing various business matters

12 FROM: TO: CONTENTS DATE BOX Fryer, Alfred Dear Willie 1 folded sheet, written on 3 June 17, 1884 1 C. sides. Note to a young friend, enclosing 2 books. Garnett, Eve Edgar File contains 2 letters on her 1964-1965 1 1900-1991 Osborne personalized stationery, a postcard, an aerogramme, and a photograph inscribed on the back. Gatty, My dear Mrs. Bound book containing 19 1861-1874 1 Margaret Smith letters from Margaret Gatty to Mrs. Smith, written from Ecclesfield on a variety of topics Gatty, Mr. [Charles] 1 folded sheet, written on 4 March 10, 1866 1 Margaret Dodgson sides, written as editor of a children’s magazine, Aunt Judy’s Magazine, asking him to contribute and thanking him for the photograph of Mrs. Woolner. Goddard, Julia Dear Cousin 1 folded sheet and 1 small December 27, 1 d. 1896 Sam [Rev. sheet, written on all sides, 1887 Samuel May discussing her writing, Mr of Leicester Gladstone, and financial Mass.] matters. Grahame, F.A. Forbes 1 folded sheet on Bank of August 16, 1900 Osbor Kenneth, England letterhead, written ne SA 1859-1932 on 1 side, tipped onto the front free endpaper of Dream Days (1899). The author thanks Mr. Forbes for his trouble in writing a king note of appreciation for the book. Greenaway, [Edmund] 1 folded sheet written on all 4 Undated 1 Kate, 1846- Evans sides. 2 notes, one signed K 1901 Greenaway, the other, in pencil, is initialed. Discusses Christmas cards, Marigold gardens and Under the window. Greenaway, Mr. 1 folded sheet written on 4 April 14, 1884 1 Kate, 1846- [Frederick] sides, discussing portraits. 1901 Locker- [Lampson]

13 FROM: TO: CONTENTS DATE BOX Greenaway, My dear Lady 1 folded sheet, written on 2 January 21, 1 Kate sides, enclosed with ‘the 1893 baby’ (a new book?), discussion of a new project of 80 drawings to be exhibited at her studio, and encouraging her to see the Burne-Jones exhibit. Greenaway, Mr. M.H. 1 folded sheet with printed February 21, 1 Kate Spielmann address written on 3 sides. 1900 She makes an appointment to see Mr. & Mrs. Spielmann about a new project. Hanway, Rev. Mr. 1 folio sheet folded, written November 13, 4 Jonas, 1712- Spicer. on 2 sides, discussing his 1784 1786 intention to continue devoting himself to good purposes as he nears the end of his life and his Naval County free schools Hardie, E Miss Bale 1 small folded sheet, written Undated 2 on 3 sides, as an enclosure with the gift of a velvet bag. Harnett, Edgar File contains 2 letters from 1952 2 Cynthia Osborne the author on her letterhead, and a letter from Eleanor Graham of Methuen with information about Harnett. Hendry, 2 personal cards, one printed 2 Hamish ‘Mrs. Hamish Hendry’, the other ‘Ralph D. Hendry’. Hofland, Mrs. Mr. Jewitt, 1 large sheet, written on both November 24, 2 Barbara 1770- (Editor of the sides, with a 5 x 4 cm ‘bite’ [1817] 1844 Northern from the right edge. The letter Star, discusses her intention to Sheffield) send a story for publication and other matters. Holling, Friends of Carbon copy on onion-skin June 18, 1944 2 Clancy Brant Street paper of a 6-page typed letter Holling, 1900- School to students who wrote an admiring letter to him via his publisher.

14 FROM: TO: CONTENTS DATE BOX Hood, Dora, Nancy [Joy] Christmas card to a cousin? Undated 2 1885- With a note referring to their grandfather, Alexander Primrose. Houghton, [Donald] 1 sheet with the letterhead of September 26, 2 Frank Morin the Department of National 1949 [d’Equilly] Defence, Office of the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, written by hand to accompany a gift of his ‘boy’s book’ [The Blue Circle Gang] for which Morin drew the endpapers. Howitt, Mary Charles 1 folded sheet, written on 4 Undated 2 Botham, Gilpin sides, discussing a young girl 1799-1888 they are trying to save from a woman of bad character Howitt, Mr. M. 1 large folded sheet, written April 10, 1847 2 William Rankin, on 3 sides. Halifax Jaques, Faith [Heather 11 Christmas cards with short 1963, 1967, 2 Heather, McCallum] notes to a friend in Toronto. 1968, and 1972 1923- All but one of the cards are and undated Faith Jaques design. Jamison, Miss Elsie 2 small sheets written 1 side November 19, 2 Cecilia Viets, Leslie each, accompanying a gift of 1991 1837?-1909 Lady Jane and asking for Miss Leslie’s opinion. Her card (Mrs. Samuel Jamison Sr.) is enclosed. Kingsley, Captain 1 folded sheet, written on 4 Sept 1 2 Charles, 1819- Murray sides, with a humourous 1875 drawing at the top, concerning education by private tutor. The final leaf is written vertically and horizontally. Kingsley, 1 folded sheet, written on 2 May 30, 1870 2 Charles sides, expressing sympathy to the family of Mark Lemon Kingston, My dear 1 folded sheet, written both July 10? 1877 2 William Madam sides, to the editor of a Henry Giles, periodical who has requested 1814-1880 a story.

15 FROM: TO: CONTENTS DATE BOX Kingston, My dear 1 folded sheet with repaired, February 23, 2 W.H.G. Madam written on 2 sides, regarding 1859 the publication of Kingston’s Magazine for Boys. Lang, Leonora Mrs. Both- 10 letters, beginning shortly September 2, 2 Blanche, Hendriksen after Andrew Lang’s death, 1912 to October (Mrs. Andrew on folded sheets edged in 6, 1913 Lang) black, including one letter written on Mrs. Lang’s behalf by her housekeeper. The letters, to an American collector, concern a number of books that the collector is sending to Mrs. Lang as they are not present in her own collection. Linder, Leslie Mildred L. File of – letters, beginning 1956 – 1974 2 Batchelder, with a carbon copy of Ms. librarian Batchelder’s initial letter to Mr. Linder, one further copy of a letter to him and 22 letters from Linder. Also included is a photocopy of a letter from Linder to Susan Carr Hirshman of Macmillan. The correspondence with Ms. Batchelder began when she was Executive Secretary of the American Library Association. The final 2 letters in the file were written to her by Enid Linder, Leslie’s sister, after her brother’s death. Little Folks, Helena Letter to Miss Helena Gordon January 25, 2 editor Gordon from the editor of Little Folks 1886 (periodical), informing her that she had won the “Prize Story Competition”. The winner apparently won a bronze medal and ribbon, which is present with the letter, and a copy of Milton’s Paradise Lost.

16 FROM: TO: CONTENTS DATE BOX Low, Joseph, Leonard Short thank-you note, on the Undated 2 1911- illustrator’s personal stationary. Manning, Queen Mary Short note on printed May 27, 1946 2 Caroline stationary asking permission to dedicate a book to Queen Mary Marcet, Jane Sir 1 large folded sheet, written January 23, 2 Haldimand, (Longmans & on 4 sides, consisting of a 1820 1769-1858 Co.) brief note, and a list of alternations for the second edition of the Conversations in Natural Philosophy. Martineau, Dear Sir 1 folded sheet, written on 4 Monday night 2 Harriet, 1802- sides, discussion an exchange 1876 of books, and experiences with a Mesmerist Mayo, Elizabeth 1 folded sheet, written on all August 8, 1899 2 Isabella Fyvie, [Wilson] sides. A letter written from 1843-1914 Aberdeen to a kinswoman in Canada, apparently enclosed with a copy of The Black Diamond by Edward Garrrett, inscribed “To Joseph Wilson”, Elizabeth’s son and signed “Isabella Fyvie Mayo “Edward Garrett.” The author wrote under her own name, and also as Edward Garrett. The inscribed book is in the Osborne Collection (A Black Diamond by Edward Garrett [Mayo-Canadiana Fiction]) Milne, Alan Marjorie 1 sheet written on 1 side, with Undated [194-?] 2 Alexander, [Milne – his printed address, discussing 1882-1956 niece] Marjorie’s baby and his own son, Christopher, referred to as ‘Moon’. With a black and white photograph of A.A. Milne, Christopher and Winnie-the-Pooh. Mogridge, File containing one letter to 1832-1853 2 George 1787- “My dear young friend” 1854 (1853), discussing his health.

17 FROM: TO: CONTENTS DATE BOX Molesworth, George Lillie 1 folded sheet, written on 3 [186-?] 2 Mary Louisa Craik (partner sides. A warm and cordial (Stewart), in letter discussing mutual 1839-1921 Macmillans) friends and the sale of books at a charity event. Montgomery, Barbara 1 folded sheet, written on 3 November 30, 3 Lucy Maud, Ballou sides, enclosing a printed card 1932 1874-1942 with a picture of her cat. The letter was written in response to a fan letter from a young girl in New Jersey and is signed ‘L M Montgomery Macdonald’ accompanied by a tiny sketch of a cat. Montgomery, Helen Ballou 1 folded sheet, written on 3 January 14, 4 Lucy Maud sides, in response to a fan 1936 letter, and asking her to write to Hollywood requesting films be made of Rita of Ingleside and for Marigold. Montgomery, Dear Girls 2 sheets, each written on one January 14, 3 Lucy Maud side, thanking them for their 1936 letter and announcing the completion of Anne of Windy Poplars. Montgomery, Miss Hughes 1 folded sheet written on 4 November 18, 4 Lucy Maud sides, thanking her for a gift, 1937 sending condolences on the death of her father, and sending a copy of Jane of Lantern Hill. Montgomery, Gertrude 1 sheet written on both sides, July 24, 1940 3 Lucy Maud discussing the character of Anne, her other books, and requesting a note to RKO in Hollywood asking for more Anne stories on the screen. More, Messrs. 1 sheet written on both sides, June 16 3 Hannah, Cavile and to her publisher? 1745-1833 Davies More, Hannah Abr. Harford 1 folded sheet, written on 2 Undated 3 Battenby sides, sending thanks for [financial?] aid.

18 FROM: TO: CONTENTS DATE BOX More, My dear 1 folded sheet, written on all April 15, [1816- 3 Hannah, Madam: Mrs. sides, regarding illness in her 17?] 1745-1833 Janson family, her reading material, and her views on the Catholic Question. Two of the More sisters had already died while Sally was to die that year. Patty, the sister most likely to have been described as Hannah’s “hand and eyes and feet” died in 1819. Murray, Joseph 1 folded sheet, written on 2 July 15, 1799 3 Lindley, Crosfield sides. The letter asks for 1745-1826 Crosfield’s comments on The English Reader. Nightingale, My dear Sir: 1 folded sheet with printed November 11, 3 Florence, Wm. H. address, written on 3 sides in 1895 1820-1910 Lowe pencil regarding the Board School Penny Bank and the importance of savings over sweets and petty gambling. This file also contains a partial envelope addressed to ‘Miss Nightingale / Lea Hurst / Matlock’, with stamp cancellation date of September 2- [18]70. Nightingale, Col. Charles 1 folded sheet, lacking a 1849-1880 3 Florence Phipps salutation, written on 2 sides, and asking Col Phipps for a “Queen’s letter”. This file also contains 7 letters to or pertaining to Col. Phipps Opie, Amelia Anna 1 small sheet, written on both July 16, 1841 3 Alderson, Jameson sides. A short note 1769-1853 confirming a visit. Patmore, Mr. H.E. 1 folded sheet, written on 4 January 24, 3 Coventry, Wilberforce sides. Friendly letter 1878 1823-1896 regarding a holiday and a visit and a promisei to send a copy of Jabberwocke. Potter, Beatrix See the Letters

19 FROM: TO: CONTENTS DATE BOX Rackham, Edgar 1 sheet, folded, with July 9, 1936 3 Arthur 1867- Osborne Rackham’s letterhead on the 1939 first leaf which contains a short note. The other three sides contain accounts of Mr. Osborne’s purchases of drawings and Christmas cards. Rands, J. Greenwood 1 sheet, written both sides, Postmarked 3 William with mentions of George October 8, Brightly, Eliot, Charles Lamb, his work [18]62 1823-1882 in progress, etc. Ransome, My dear man 2 sheets, written on all sides. October 8, 1909 3 Arthur, 1884- Congratulations to the 1967 recipient on the birth of his son, and a discussion of their respective children, and mutual friends Ransome, Best beloved 4 lined sheets, written one September 25, 3 Arthur of men side only, apparently lacking 1910 page 5. Discussion of the word ‘miching’, asking for a review, etc. Ransome, Dear Man 2 lined sheets, written on 3 November 27, 3 Arthur sides, discussing his daughter 1910 Tabitha, Leigh Hunt, etc. Ransome, My dear man 3 sheets, written one side May 24, 1911 3 Arthur only, discussing a walking tour, during which he hopes to meet up with the recipient of this letter. Ransome, Dearly 2 sheets, written on 3 sides, July 25, 1911 3 Arthur beloved with a small sketch on the brother in final page. Ransome tells his criticism friend that Secher has dropped him, and other news. Ransome, Lascelles 2 sheets, typed on 3 sides. July 16, 1922 3 Arthur [Abercrombie Discussion of the importance ?] of the reader for the writer, written from Latvia.

20 FROM: TO: CONTENTS DATE BOX Ransome, Lascelles 1 sheet, typed on both sides, April 12, 1915 3 Arthur from Petrograd. Report on the writing of a romance about Marie Corelli and Stevenson. Rey, Hans Boys and Printed Christmas card, December 19, 3 Augusto, girls of Class designed by the Reys, with a 1961 1898-1977 3-217 note and small sketch of Curious George on one leaf. Saunders, Saunders, File of letters written to 1894-1935 3 Marshall, Margaret Marshall Saunders, from 1861-1947 Marshall William Jarrold?, Placider Jaudet, Edward N. Read, the American Baptist Publication Society and Charles A. Eaton Sendak, Sybille Aerogramme, enquiring about December 17, 4 Maurice Pantazzi Miss Pantazzi’s collection of 1968 Victorian bookbindings. Sherwood, 1 small sheet, written on one January 9, 1841 3 Mary Martha, side, containing the Biblical 1775-1851 verse “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death…”; signed and dated. Sherwood, Dear Sir 1 sheet, written both sides. January 28, 3 MM Possibly a response to a 1841 request for an autograph. Smith, Gentlemen 1 sheet, written one side only February 2, 3 Charlotte and worn along the left 1798 (Turner), margin. Appears to be a note 1749-1806 to her publisher Smith, Sarah Mr. Taylor Small folded sheet, written on March 1, [1892] 3 [Hesba 2 sides, thanking him for his Stretton], contribution to a sale to raise 1832-1911 money for charity. Takashima, Leslie Letter enclosed with a copy September 30, 3 Shizuye Wasserman of his book, A Child in Prison 1983 Camp, and a copy of his cv.

21 FROM: TO: CONTENTS DATE BOX Tennyson, Edmund 1 mourning sheet with printed December 20, Osbor Alfred, Baron Gosse letterhead, tipped onto the 1886 ne 1809-1892 half title page of Jack and the Poetr Bean-Stalk, by Tennyson’s y son Hallam. The brief note states that a copy of the book has been sent by Lord Tennyson. Thornley, Mrs. Couch 1 folded sheet with printed May 22, 1914 LHS Rose letterhead, written on 2 sides. Aux An affectionate letter written before the recipient moved to Canada. Uttley, Alison Edgar File contains 4 letters on her 1946-1947 3 1884- Osborne blue letterhead stationery and a post card, regarding Hans Christian Andersen, permission to quote from her books, thanks for the loan of a book and other matters Uttley, Alison My dear 1 short blue sheet, as above, December 20 3 Teresa written by hand on both sides, with thanks for a favourable review. Wakefield, Howard & 1 folded sheet, written on all May 26, 1814 3 Priscilla Bell, Felix sides. A letter to her 1751-1832 [Wakefield] grandsons, with advice on handwriting, , behaviour, the weather, etc. [Welsh] Welsh, 1 folded sheet, written on one November 14, 3 Sir Henry Charles side only. Letter from the 1883 Ponsonby Queen’s secretary, with thanks for the copy of The Butterfly’s Ball ‘sent for Her Majesty’s acceptance’. Wood, [Rev.] Dear Sir 1 small sheet, written on both August 29, 1879 3 John George, sides, apparently in response 1827-1889 to a question about available books in the natural sciences.

22 FROM: TO: CONTENTS DATE BOX Yonge, Mr. Biggs 1 folded blue sheet with September 23, 3 Charlotte printed address, written on 3 [18--] Mary, 1823- sides, with reference to 1901 material, possibly serialized manuscripts, to be sent to different addresses. Yonge, C.M. Madam 1 folded blue sheet with July 30, 3 letterhead and black edging, [18--] written on all sides. Her intention to publish a collection of children’s classics in one volume is mentioned. Yonge, C.M. Miss C. Hare 1 small sheet (half a Undated Osbor mourning sheet) pasted onto ne BI the front paste-down of The Girl’s Little Book, with a brief message as an enclosure with a gift of the book. Yonge, C. M. Florence 1 folded blue sheet with November 25, 3 Wilford printed address, written on all 1875 sides, discussing the best way to get in touch with a mutual friend and other friendly matters. Envelope enclosed.

23 Series Two: Manuscripts Dates of creation: 1813-1973

Physical description: 0.07 m of textual records

Scope and content: Series contains legal documents, printed material, lists and cards relating to authors and their families, as well as groups and individuals relevant to the education of children.

The series has been arranged by the archivist into an alphabetical sequence.

Name Contents Date Box No. Bayley, Certified copies of Certificates of death for Diana 1973 5 Diana Bayley (died 1843) and Frederick William Naylor Bayley (died 1852). Diana Bayley was the author of 4 books for children. [Blue Coat Benevolent Society of Blues, for the relief of persons 1856 5 Boys] educated at Christ’s Hospital, their widows and orphans. London: Printed for the Society, 1856. 1 folio sheet, folded, printed with lists of patrons, executive and trustees of the Society, signed by an officer of the Bank of England. Carus- Elaborate, cut paper Victorian funeral card, sent to Mrs. Undated 5 Wilson, Carus-Wilson as an invitation to the funeral of Jocelyn Mrs.W. Willey Jr. together with Edgar Osborne’s correspondence relating to the Carus-Wilsons. Hofland, 1 folded printed sheet, soliciting contributions to a [1845?] 5 Mrs. memorial to Mrs. Hofland, subsequent to her death in Barbara 1845. The sheet contains a tribute, list of her publications, and a list of subscriptions received with 5 handwritten additions at the bottom Mogridge, 12 receipts selling the copyright to his various literary 1832- 5 George works to John Harris, for sums ranging from 4 guineas 1844 to 55 pounds. Monson, 1 sheet, titled “List of Books belonging to the Honble July 30, 5 Edmund J. Edmund J. Monson taken from the glass book-case in 1853 the school-room at Burton”. Written by hand on both sides, the sheet contains a double column list of approximately 50 books. The school room was likely situated at Burton Hall, Lincolnshire, one of the homes of the Monson family. Rutland, 1 sheet, written on both sides, containing a 26-line March 5 Elizabeth poem, signed and dated. The first line reads “Haddon I 29, 1813 like thy time worn Tow’rs”

24 Series Three: Author Portraits Dates of creation: 1823-1946

Physical description: 0.13 m of graphic materials including photographs, etchings, and lithographs

Scope and content: Series contains visual images of children’s authors of the 19th and 20th centuries. Included are photographs, in some cases inscribed, engraved plates removed from books, lithographs, engravings and photomechanical reproductions of works of art. Also included are copyright photographs received from institutions where portraits are held, and mounted photographs used as greeting cards.

The series has been arranged by the archivist in an alphabetical sequence.

Author Medium Size Date Box No. Belany, A.S. [Grey Photograph, inscribed 12.5 x 18 cm, [1936] 6 Owl] and 1 copy 20.5 x 25.5 cm Belany, A.S. 2 photographs 25.5 x 20.5 Undated 6 [Burnett, Frances Photograph of Vyvian 12 x 8 cm Undated 6 Hodgson] Thomas in the role of Little Lord Fauntleroy Carus-Wilson, H. Lithograph 25.5 x 22 cm 1845 6 Carus-Wilson, Lithograph 38 x 28 cm 1842 Oversize Mrs. William Portfolio Crane, Walter Lithograph by William 34.5 x 28 cm 1896 Oversize Rothenstein Portfolio Cruikshank, Etched frontispiece 22 x 13.5 cm 1823 6 George Edgeworth, Maria Photograph of a 11 x 9 cm [original 6 daguerreotype dated 1941] Edgeworth family Photograph of a painting by 16 x 21.5 cm Undated 6 H.J. (Edgeworth) Butler Greenaway, Kate Photograph 10.5 x 6 cm Undated 6 [Hawes, Charles Photograph 10 x 9 cm 1923 6 Boardman] – sons Peter and Baldwin. Hemans, Felicia Reproduction of a 13.5 x 10 cm Undated 6 photograph Lamb, Charles Etching 11 x 8.5 cm Undated 6 Long, William J. Signed photograph 17 x 12 cm Undated 6

25 Author Medium Size Date Box No. Macdonald, Print of a drawing by 20.5 x 15.5 Undated 6 George Harold Cox Macdonald, Etching 25.5 x 18.5 Undated 6 George Macdonald, Photograph 15 x 10 cm undated 6 George Macdonald, 12 x 9.5 cm Undated 6 George More, Hannah Etching (frontis. from a 11 x 9 cm Undated 6 book) – 2 copies More, Hannah Photograph of a painted 20.5 x 18.5 Undated 6 portrait Parry, John Photograph, mounted 13.5 x 10.5 June 1894 6 Humphreys Potter, Beatrix Photograph 21.5 x 17 cm Undated 6 Ransome, Arthur Photograph, with a copy 20 x 25 cm Undated 6 Robertson, Photograph postcard of the 8.5 x 14 cm 1909 6 Graham author with 2 sheepdogs Robertson, Photograph postcard of 3 14 x 9 cm 1911 6 Graham sheepdogs, inscribed ‘The Graham Robertsons’ [Robertson, Mounted photograph of 2 16.5 x 11 Undated 6 Graham] young men and a sheepdog [Robertson, Mounted photograph 10.5 x 8 cm Undated 6 Graham] Robertson, Photograph postcard 13 x 8 cm 1924 6 Graham inscribed from Graham Sherwood, Mrs. Lithograph 34 x 24 cm Undated Oversize Portfolio Traill, Catherine Photograph 8.5 x 6 cm, Undated 6 Parr mounted on paper Trimmer, Sarah Copyright photograph from 18 x 14 cm Undated 6 the National Portrait Gallery, reproducing a painting by H. Howard Walton, Mrs. O.F. Photograph? 8 cm round Undated 6 Walton, Mrs. O.F. Photograph 21 x 18.5 cm Undated 6 Walton, Mrs. O.F. Photograph 23 x 16.5 cm Undated 6

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