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Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Mary Brodrick., 1891-1910.

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Identifier: MS.40152

Scope and Contents

Letters, 1891-1910, of Mary Brodrick to Hallam Murray and John Murray IV, with related letters and papers. They concern her work as editor of various publications published by Murray, including the travel handbooks for Egypt, Syria and Palestine; Brugsch’s “Egypt under the Pharaohs” and Mariette’s “Outlines of ancient Egyptian history”. There includes reference to her travels and work, particularly in Egypt. The letters are arranged in chronological order.

1891-1892: folios 1-75; (1)

1893-1894: folios 76-99;

1895-1896: folios 100-145;

1897-1898: folios 146-183; (2)

1899-1900: folios 184-207;

1902-1903: folios 208-227;

1910: folios 228-231; (3)

uncertain dates: folios 232-234.

1. Includes memorandum, 2 July 1891, of Spottiswoode and Co. to Hallam Murray: folio 14.

2. Includes letter, 23 August 1898, of Charles Wilson to [?Hallam] Murray: folios 172-173.

3. Includes letter, 29 June 1910, of A. Llewelyn Roberts to John Murray V: folio 230.

Dates

  • Creation: 1891-1910.

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (i + 234 folios.)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

1152

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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