Letters, with some copies of letters, to or concerning John Wilson Croker., 1820-1999.
Scope and Contents
Letters to John Wilson Croker, by date :
(1) photocopy, 4th quarter of 20th century, of a letter, 1820, of John Murray II to Croker;
(2) letter, 1853, of John Murray III to Croker.
Letters concerning Croker, by date :
(3) letter, 1851, of Rosamund Barrow to John Murray III;
(4) letter, 1854, of George Featherstonehaugh to John Murray III;
(5) letter, 1857, of George Barrow to John Murray III announcing the death of Croker;
(6) letter, ? 1875 (WM), of H. P. Boil[?] to John Murray III;
(7) letter, 1946, of Mabel Hocol to John Murray V.
Dates
- Creation: 1820-1999.
Creator
- Murray, Sir John, Knight, publisher (V), 1884-1967 (Recipient, Person)
- Murray, John (publisher (III)) (1808-1892) (Recipient, Person)
- Croker, John Wilson (politician) (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
The relationship between John Willson Croker and the publishing house of John Murray largely centres on matters surrounding the 'Quarterly Review'. Croker had been one of the founding contributors and he often contributed more than one article to each edition. In total, he contributed to 270 articles, until he gave up his connection with the periodical in 1854.
The letters of Croker in this subseries are chiefly to John Murray [II] and John Murray [III]. In addition to news relating to the 'Quarterly Review', they also cover topics such as his own works, politics and politicians, literary figures, and new publications. In addition, there are some letters and copies of letters to or concerning Croker, including letters of John Murray [II], John Murray [III] and George Barrow.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres
Other Finding Aids
Mabel Hocul has not been indexed.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
0435E
Subject
- Murray, John (publisher (III)) (1808-1892) (Person)
- Murray, John Samuel (publisher (II)) (1778-1843) (Person)
- Barrow, Rosamond Hester Elizabeth (wife of George, 2nd Baronet, civil servant, née Pennell) (Person)
- Barrow, Sir George, 2nd Baronet, civil servant, 1806-1876 (Person)
- Featherstonhaugh, George William, geologist and diplomatist, 1780-1866 (Person)
- Croker, John Wilson (politician) (Person)
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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