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Trevor L. Christie papers, 1920-1968

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Christie, Trevor L.
Title
Trevor L. Christie papers
Dates
1920-1968 (inclusive)
Quantity
.90 cubic feet (2 boxes)
Collection Number
03266
Summary
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Trevor L. Christie (1903-1969), an author and newspaper reporter, was the author of "Etched in Arsenic" (1968), a biography of Florence Chandler Maybrick who was convicted of poisoning her husband James Maybrick with arsenic in Liverpool, England in 1889.

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Content Description

Collection contains materials relating to Trevor's research and writing of "Etched in Arsenic," including the manuscript for the book; correspondence with the British and American publishers (1968-1969); newspaper clippings on Florence Maybrick, her trial and death (1920-1941); correspondence with Florence Aunspaugh, a friend of Florence Maybrick (1941-1943); photographs of Florence Maybrick, her grave and other individuals involved in the trial; and research files on Florence Maybrick's trial, prison term and eventual pardon (1941-1968).

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Use of the Collection

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Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Trevor L. Christie at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Untitled

    The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.

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Subject Terms

  • Crime -- England -- Liverpool.

Personal Names

  • Maybrick, Florence Elizabeth, 1862-1941.
  • Maybrick, James, 1838-1889.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Manuscripts.
  • Photographs.

Occupations

  • Authors, American.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Aunspaugh, Florence.
    • Christie, Trevor L. -- Etched in arsenic.
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