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MS Eng 1342-1342.1

Glaser, John F., collector. John F. Glaser collection of historical autograph letters and manuscripts: Guide.

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Descriptive Summary

Repository: Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
Location: b
Call No.: MS Eng 1342
Call No.: MS Eng 1342.1
Creator: Glaser, John F., collector.
Title: John F. Glaser collection of historical autograph letters and manuscripts,
Date(s): 1739-1933.
Quantity: 6 boxes (3 linear ft.)
Abstract: Correspondence of William Eward Gladstone as well as other letters written by British royalty, various British prime ministers, and other prominent persons, collected by John F. Glaser.

Processing Information:

These papers have been left in the categories in which they were grouped and named by Prof. Glaser. Since individual authors may be found in more than one section, readers should consult all sections.

Acquisition Information:

*80M-20.
Bequest of John F. Glaser; received: 1980.
*80M-21.
Gift of Professor and Mrs. Robert Hannaford; received: 1980.

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Scope and Content

Contains correspondence of William Ewart Gladstone and his family with a wide variety of correspondents, including over 100 letters from Gladstone to Sir Charles Lister Ryan. Also, manuscripts of speeches and miscellaneous items of Gladstone. Other letters are written by royalty, mostly from Great Britain; by various British prime ministers; by British statesmen, authors, artists, and various prominent persons; and by eminent figures in other European countries. Additional material includes photographs, drawings, engravings, clippings, and facsimiles.

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