William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh, publishers
Organization
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Letters of William Blackwood and Sons, publishers, to John Murray, publishers., 1833-1918.
File
Identifier: MS.40120
Scope and Contents
The letters concern the business relations between the houses of Blackwood and Murray, and relate to the period after William Blackwood (1776-1834).The letters are arranged alphabetically by writer, and by date under each writer. Letters signed “William Blackwood and Sons” follow the sequence of named writers.Blackwood, Alexander. Letter, 21 January 1833, to John Murray III. Folios 1A-1B. Letter, 28 March 1835, to John Murray II. Folios...
Dates:
1833-1918.
Letters to John Murray, publishers of correspondents of, or associated with, William Blackwood, publishers., 1806-1912.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.40109-40120
Scope and Contents
Also included are letters of John Murray, publishers to William Blackwood, publishers, together with letters of other members of the book trade. The letters relate to the business relationship between the two firms, particularly Blackwood as the agent of John Murray.
Dates:
1806-1912.
Papers of William Blackwood and Sons, consisting mainly of book publication files, circa 1920-1970, with earlier items including publishing contracts, literary manuscripts, business correspondence , stock books, 1882-1934, and miscellaneous documents supplementing earlier gifts, purchases and deposits.
Collection
Identifier: Dep.309- is now part of Acc.9462.
Dates:
1816-circa 1970.
Papers of William Blackwood and Sons Ltd., publishers.
Collection
Identifier: Dep.266- is now part of Acc.9462.
Scope and Contents
The papers include private letters, 1907-1950, private letter-books, 1900-1950, business letters, 1916-1935, copy letter-books, 1900-1916, an educational letter book, and miscellaneous items.
Dates:
1900-1950.
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- Type
- Archival Object 2
- Browse Resources 2
- Subject
- Correspondence. 3
- Business records. 1
- Contracts. Agreements. 1
- Financial records. 1
- Letters. Correspondence. 1