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

Administrative Information

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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 Magazine1893 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."