Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Oliver, F. to Oliver, T., 1888-1915.
Scope and Contents
The letters of Francis Oliver concern setting up a scheme for the publication of books arising from advanced courses in botany at the University of London.
Those of Samuel Oliver include suggestions for publication, including an account of the Dreyfus affair; he reports also his original authorship of an official account of the Second Afghan War.
The letters of Thomas Oliver concern mainly his work “Dangerous trades”. The letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and by date under each name.
Oliver, Francis, 1902-1905: folios 1-13;
Oliver, Frederick, 1915: folio 14;
Oliver, John, 1911: folios 15-16;
Oliver, Samuel, 1888-1906: folios 17-46;
Oliver, Thomas, 1900-1903: folios 47-62.
Dates
- Creation: 1888-1915.
Creator
- Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (publisher, London) (1854-1934) (Recipient, Person)
- Murray, John (publisher (III)) (1808-1892) (Recipient, Person)
- Murray, John, Sir, Knight (publisher (IV)) (1851-1928) (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (i + 62 folios.)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
1889
Subject
- Oliver, Francis Wall, botanist, 1864-1951 (Person)
- Oliver, John, Minister of Maryhill, b 1851 (Person)
- Oliver, Samuel Pasfield, geographer and antiquary, 1838-1907 (Person)
- Oliver, Sir Thomas, Knight, physician and authority on industrial hygiene, 1853-1942 (Person)
- Oliver, Frederick Scott (barrister and author) (Person)
Repository Details
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