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A Guide to the Papers of Harold Frederic, 1886-1899 Frederic, Harold, Papers of 7588

A Guide to the Papers of Harold Frederic, 1886-1899

A Collection in the
Clifton Waller Barrett Library
The Special Collections Department
Accession Number 7588


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Repository
Special Collections, University of Virginia Library
Accession number
7588
Title
Papers of Harold Frederic, 1886-1899
Physical Characteristics
This collection consists of 14 items.
Language
English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

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.

Contents List

Letters
  • Harold Frederic to "Boy" [John Howe] 1886 Feb 27
    ALS. 8pp.
  • H.F. to Editor of Life 1887 Mar 8
    ALS. 4pp.
  • H.F. to McClure 1894 Feb 7
    ALS. 2pp.
  • H.F. to McClure with clipping of photograph of H.F. attached 1894 Mar 14
    ALS. 2pp.
  • H.F. to Messrs. Sampson Low, Marstow and Co. 1895 Dec 10
    ALS. 2pp.
  • H.F. to Russell [1896 June 15](Monday evening)
    ALS. 2pp.
  • H.F. to Russell 1896 Dec 21
    ALS. 1p.
  • H.F. to Sir [Klock?] 1897 Dec 31
    ALS. 2pp.
  • H.F. to Mr. Keary [ ] Jan 28. Tuesday
    ALS. 2pp.
  • H.F. to Ada [ ] Thursday afternoon
    ALS. 1p.
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Miscelleous
  • Transcript of Will and Testament of H.F. 1898 Aug 17
    Photograph
  • Extract from the Principal Probate Registry of the High Court of Justice (England) re: the the will of H.F. 1899 Jan 11
    Negative photograph
  • Extract from the Principle Probate Registry of the High Court of Justice (England) re: will of Grace Frederic, ca. 1899 Mar
    Negative photograph of typescript (positive)
  • 39 Bedford Square, London n.d.
    Photograph
  • 2 photographs of "Homefield" (Frederic's home in Surrey, England) n.d.
    Photographs
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