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A Guide to the Letters of Mary Jane Holmes, 1884-1894 Holmes, Mary Jane, Letters of 7728

A Guide to the Letters of Mary Jane Holmes, 1884-1894

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Accession Number 7728


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Repository
Special Collections, University of Virginia Library
Accession number
7728
Title
Letters of Mary Jane Holmes, 1884-1894
Physical Characteristics
This collection consists of 4 items.
Language
English

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Preferred Citation

Letters of Mary Jane Holmes, Accession #7728, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

This collection was deposited on 1964 Nov 6.

Scope and Content Information

In this series of letters, Mary Jane Holmes answers requests for autographs, photographs and her religious views; discusses her story, "The Hepburn Line or the Missing Link" and its possible syndication; and describes her approach to writing. Correspondents include Lippincott's Magazine, Joseph Marshall Stoddart, James Cephas Derby, W. R. Darlon.

Contents List

M. J. H. to James Cephas Derby [1884?] Mar 20
ALS. 3 p.

Recalls she began early to write stories. Mentions Mr. Hart and Mr. Carleton. Describes her approach to writing, and thanks Derby for including her work in his book.

Mary Jane Holmes to Editors of Lippincotts Magazine 1893 May 20
ALS. 2 p.

Offers story entitled "The Hepburn Line or The Missing Link." Feels it is worth five hundred dollars.

M. J. H. to Joseph Marshall Stoddart 1894 Dec 17
ALS. 2 p.

Refers to her work "Hepburn Line" and discusses possible syndication.

M. J. H. to W. R. Darlon n. y. Apr 14
ALS. 1 p.

Answers request for autograph. with separate ANS, "Yours truly Mary J. Holmes, Brockport N. Y."