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The monthly supplement of "The Penny Magazine." A biographical sketch of the life and works of Sir Walter Scott perhaps written by Allan Cunningham., 29 September-31 October 1832

 Item — Folder: 1

Scope & Contents

From the Collection:

The collection comprises 19 items in total: thirteen letters addressed either to or from Allan Cunningham form its bulk. The correspondence largley concerns matters connected with Cunningham's numerous publishing projects, including his Lives of the Most Eminent British Painters, Sculptors, and Architects, which appeared between 1829 and 1833. Also included in the collection are three Mss. poems--one perhaps by the Rev. J. Judkins and two by Cunningham.

This collection comprises 19 items in total: 13 letters either to or from Mr. Cunningham; 3 poems, one perhaps by the Rev. J. Judkins and two by Cunningham; a single printed item - a biographical sketch of Sir Walter Scott perhaps composed by Mr. Cunningham; finally, there are two reproductions of engravings of Mr. Cunningham both autographed by the subject.

Dates

  • Creation: 29 September-31 October 1832

Creator

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General note

The last two items of this collection are autographed engravings of Allan Cunningham.

Repository Details

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

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
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