Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

Papers of Harold Frederic, Accession #7588, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

This collection was deposited on 10 June 1964.

Scope and Content Information

Collection includes 10 letters written by Frederic from 1886 through 1897, primarily concerning his writing, both of literary works and articles. His works mentioned include: "Seth's Brother's Wife," an article on Gladstone, an unidentified "A Boy's Story," "Illumination, "In the Valley," and "Stamp Album." The letters mention his collaboration with Barrymore on a play and his hope for financial independence.

Also in his letters, Frederic makes a request for inside information for a New York Times article; and supplies information on the Klock family. Correspondents include: John Howe; editor of Life; S.S. McClure; Sampson, Low, Marston and Company; and C.F. Keary.

Collection also contains photograph of Frederic, which accompanied a letter; photograph of his last will and testament dated August 17, 1898; negative photograph of the registration of his will dated January 11, 1899; and negative photograph of Grace Frederic's will dated June 7, 1899.