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Charles Wishaw Clubbe papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0307
Finding aid note: Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents

Most of this collection, which dates from 1840 to 1878, is comprised of correspondence from Benjamin Disraeli to Rev. Clubbe. However, in addition, there are several letters from Mary Anne Disraeli to Clubbe, along with notes from Disraeli's secretaries to Clubbe, as well as family correspondence.

N.B. The researcher's attention is drawn to the usage of the term 'Lady Beaconsfield' in several letters by Mary Anne Disraeli before 1876, which is the date when Benjamin Disraeli received his peerage. This inconsistency remains unsolved.

Dates

  • 1840 - 1878

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from the Charles Wishaw Clubbe Papers must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.

Biographical Note

Charles Wishaw Clubbe (1823-1886) occupied the position of vicar at the living of Hughenden near High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, from approximately 1851 to 1868. Hughenden Manor had been purchased by Benjamin Disraeli (1804 to 1881), one of Great Britain's outstanding politicians and statesmen of the nineteenth century, in September 1848. Clubbe's appointment was made at the express wish of Mr. Disraeli.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (4 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Overview

Most of this collection, which dates from 1840 to 1878, is comprised of correspondence from British politician and statesman Benjamin Disraeli to Rev. Clubbe, who occupied the position of vicar at the living of Hughenden near High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, from approximately 1851 to 1868.

Acquisition Information

Purchased 1953-55 from Myers & Co., through the Friends of Fondren Library.

Related Archival Materials note

See published volumes of the correspondence of Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804-1881.
Title
Guide to the Charles Wishaw Clubbe papers, 1840-1878
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

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

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA