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Leslie Stephen Family Letters, circa 1863-1870 December 27
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Stephen, Leslie, 1832-1904
- Title
- Leslie Stephen Family Letters
- Dates
- circa 1863-1870 December 27 (inclusive)18631870-12-27
- Quantity
- 0.1 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Folder)
- Collection Number
- Cage 5162 (collection)
- Summary
- Two letters, one from Leslie Stephen to Mrs. Merrivale, and one from Harriet Thackeray to Mrs. Elias.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Leslie Stephen was a biographer, author, and father of Vanessa Bell and Virginia Woolf. Harriet Marion “Minnie” Thackeray was his first wife.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of two letters, and one envelope.
The first letter and postmarked envelope is from Leslie Stephen to family friend Mrs. Merrivale, dated 1870 December 27. He accepts a dinner invitation, and notes that he’ll try to get Anny there punctually.
The second letter is from Harriet M. Thackeray to a Mrs. Elias. It is undated, but before her 1867 marriage to Leslie and after the 1863 death of her father. She accepts an invitation to accompany Mrs. Elias to “the pictures.”
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
No copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Leslie Stephen Family Letters, circa 1863-1870 December 27 (Cage 5162)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Washington State University Libraries’ MASC purchased these two letters from rare book seller Jon S. Richardson in February, 2023.
Processing Note
University Archivist Mark O’English processed this collection in February 2023.
Related Materials
Leslie Stephen Drawing Book, 1841 November 3 (Cage 4708)
Leslie Stephen Letter to "My dear Lucy" (Mrs. W.K. Clifford), 1887 July 3 (Cage 4714)
Leslie Stephen Letters, 1885-1887 (Cage 4753)
Leslie Stephen Letter to "My dear Sir", 1885 May 7 (Cage 4809)
Leslie Stephen Letter, Hyde Park Gate, to Ferrens, 1886 January 5 (Cage 4817)
Leslie Stephen Letter to an Unidentified Female Recipient, 1875 April 7 (Cage 5019)
Leslie Stephen Letter to A. G. Puller, 1862 June 3, (Cage 5059)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, English -- 19th century -- Correspondence
Personal Names
- Stephen, Harriet Marian, 1840-1875 -- Archives
- Stephen, Leslie, 1832-1904 -- Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Stephen, Harriet Marian, 1840-1875 (creator)
Finding aid prepared by Mark O’English
2022
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