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Sarah Austin letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 119
Finding aid note: Stored on-site at the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents

Two letters written by Sarah Austin, a writer, translator, and wife of jurist John Austin. One letter relates to the dangerous illness of her brother; the other refers to her stay at Bonchurch and mentions that she had written a letter to The Times with references to Shakespeare's house.

Dates

  • 1800 - 1850

Creator

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored on-site at the Woodson Research Center.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish material from the Sarah Austin letters must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.

Biographical Note

Sarah Austin (1793-1867) was an English writer and translator, and the wife of jurist John Austin. She urged the establishment in England of a national system of education and is best known for her work Germany from 1760 to 1814, a survey of German institutions and manners.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder (2 letters))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

Two letters written by Sarah Austin, a writer, translator, and wife of jurist John Austin. One letter relates to the dangerous illness of her brother; the other refers to her stay at Bonchurch and mentions that she had written a letter to The Times with references to Shakespeare's house.

Acquistion Information

Acquired by the Fondren Library in 1957.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Sarah Austin letters, ca.1800-1850
Status
Completed
Date
2005
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

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Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
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Houston Texas 77005 USA

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