Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (publisher, London) (1854-1934)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1854 - 1934
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Arthur Wellesley Peel., 1885-1901.
File
Identifier: MS.40930
Scope and Contents
The letters are to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. They concern mostly Arthur Peel’s interest in, and observations on, the publication of "Sir Robert Peel from his private papers" (1891-1899), edited by Charles Parker. Sir Robert Peel was Arthur Peel’s father.The letters are arranged chronologically.1885-1886: folios 1-3;1891, 1896-1901: folios 4-43.Note. Folio 29. Telegram, 14 September 1898, sent by Arthur Bigge to John...
Dates:
1885-1901.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents from the company of William Clowes and Sons Ltd., with related letters and papers., 1864-1916.
File
Identifier: MS.41281
Scope and Contents
Letter of William Clowes and Sons. Letter, 26 October 1864, of William Clowes ?(1807-1883), on behalf of William Clowes and Sons, to John Murray III. Folio 1.Letters and memorandums of William Clowes and Sons Ltd. Memorandum, 19 April 1887, to John Murray IV. Folio 2. Letter, 28 February 1889, to the Duchess of Cleveland. Folio 3. Letters and memorandums, 1891-1897, to Hallam Murray. Folios 4-10. Typescript letter, 6...
Dates:
1864-1916.
Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Heinrich Schliemann., 1884-1890.
File
Identifier: MS.41068
Scope and Contents
Letters, 1884-1890, of Heinrich Schliemann to John Murray III and John Murray IV, with related letters and papers. The letters concern mostly the publication of “Tiryns”, including details of the involvement of other publishers in Europe and America. Some of the letters reveal the controversy surrounding Schliemann’s work and his efforts to respond to criticisms, and also details of his continuing excavations. Several letters of Charles Reinwald to John Murray, publishers, are included. The...
Dates:
1884-1890.
Papers concerning Francis Darwin: mostly letters of publishers, printers, etc., to John Murray, publishers, concerning Francis Darwin`s works. Also included are papers concerning Francis Darwin`s interests in the works and in the copyright of his father, Charles Darwin., 1885-1899.
File
Identifier: MS.40312
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The incoming correspondence consists of letters of individuals and companies sent to John Murray, publishers, mostly relating to the business, but also including private letters. The correspondence largely covers the period from the 1760s to the 1920s. Where enclosures exist, they have been kept with their original letters. This series contains most of the extant letters received by the publishing house up to the 1920s, but others are to be found throughout the archive. One...
Dates:
1885-1899.
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- Typescripts. 2
- Advertisements. 1
- Copies. Derivative objects. 1
- Estimates. Financial records. 1
- Illustrations. Layout features. 1
- Legal documents. 1
- Memorandums. 1
- Notes. 1
- Photographs. 1
- Postcards. 1
- Press cuttings. Information artifacts. 1
- Proofs. printed matter 1
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