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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Typewritten documents.

Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:

Letters of William Smith (1813-1893) to John Murray, publishers., 1893-1895 and undated (? 1855-? 1893).

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Identifier: MS.41124
Scope and Contents The letters are to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. They concern the publication of various works by, and connected with, Smith, and also his editorship of the “Quarterly Review” (1867-1893). The letters are arranged chronologically.1893: folios 1-112 [Notes 1-8].Assorted, undated papers of William Smith.Manuscript draft, [? 1855-? 1860], in the hand of ?William Smith, of a ?prospectus for a “New series of school books”. Folio 113.Note, [?...
Dates: 1893-1895 and undated (? 1855-? 1893).

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Anna Barrett-Lennard., 1904-1928.

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Identifier: MS.40688
Scope and Contents The letters are to John Murray IV and to Hallam Murray, with some of their replies. They concern proposals for translations from German. Among those accepted are “A pietist of the Napoleonic Wars and after: the life of the Countess von Reden“, published in 1905, and “Moltke in his home” in 1907. Mrs Barrett-Lennard signed her letters as either “M. Barrett-Lennard” or “?Mamie Barrett-Lennard”.The letters are arranged chronologically.1904: folios 1-18;...
Dates: 1904-1928.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of A.P. Watt Literary Agency, later A.P. Watt and Son, literary agents., 1889-1914.

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Identifier: MS.41248
Scope and Contents The letters are of Alexander Pollock Watt, the founder of the agency, and of his son, Alexander Strahan Watt, to John Murray IV and to Hallam Murray. Originally “A.P. Watt Literary Agency”, the business became “A.P. Watt and Son” in 1892.The letters are arranged by writer, and by date under the writer.Watt, Alexander Pollock.1889-1890, 1892, 1894, 1896-1898: folios 1-14;1900-1905, 1907: folios 15-60.Watt, Alexander Strahan....
Dates: 1889-1914.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames and company names from Aitken, I. to Alexander, S., 1812-1914.

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Identifier: MS.40013
Scope and Contents The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Aitken, I.M.Letter, 1898, of I. Aitken to John Murray, publishers. Folios 1-2.Aiton, John.Letters, 1851, of John Aiton to John Murray, publishers. Folios 3-6B.Akers, Charles Edmond.Letters, 1904-1905 and 1907, of Charles Akers to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. Folios 7-28.Included is a letter, 1907, of Margaret Akers to John Murray IV. The...
Dates: 1812-1914.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames and company names from Franckh`sche Verlagshandlung to Franklyne., 1819-1924.

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Identifier: MS.40421
Scope and Contents The letters are arranged alphabetically by the names of the writers. Where there is more than one letter by a writer, the letters are arranged by date.Franckh’sche Verlagshandlung. Letter and prospectus, 1909. Folios 1-5.Franco, Ernest. Letters, 1886. Folios 6-16. Franey, J.S. Letter, 1908. Folios 17-18.Frank, Helena. Letter, 1906. Folios 19-20.Frankau, F.J. Letters, 1901. Folios 21-40*. Frankau, Julia. Letter, 1911....
Dates: 1819-1924.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Ainslie, G. to Aitken, G., 1820-1908.

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Identifier: MS.40012
Scope and Contents The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Ainslie, Gilbert.Letters, 1822 and 1829, of Gilbert Ainslie to John Murray II. Folios 1-6.Ainslie, Grant Duff Douglas.Letters, 1906-1908, of Douglas Ainslie to John Murray IV. Folios 7-18.Ainslie, Robert.Letter, 1829, of Robert Ainslie to John Murray II. Folios 19-20.Ainslie, Whitelaw.Letters, 1820, of Whitelaw Ainslie to John...
Dates: 1820-1908.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Anderson, P to Andrews, W., 1827-1932.

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Identifier: MS.40019
Scope and Contents The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Anderson, Peter.Letters, 1833-1836 and 1839, of Peter Anderson to John Murray II, John Murray III and Edward Dundas. Folios 1-37.Anderson, R C.Letter, 1913, of R Anderson possibly to John Murray IV. Folios 38-39.Anderson, Rasmus Björn.Letters, 1888-1889, of Rasmus Anderson to John Murray III. Folios 40-55.Anderson, Robert.Letters,...
Dates: 1827-1932.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Clissold, H. to Clough, J., 1822-1900, 1998.

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Identifier: MS.40226
Scope and Contents The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Clissold, Henry.Letter, 1830, of Henry Clissold to John Murray II. Folios 1-2.Clive, Caroline.Letters, 1845, 1847, 1850-1851, ?1853, 1872 and undated, of Caroline Clive to John Murray III. Folios 3-22.Clive, Edward.Letters, 1835, 1838-1839, of Edward Clive to John Murray II. Folios 23-29.Clodd, Edward.Letters, 1892-1893 and 1897, of...
Dates: 1822-1900, 1998.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Rae, G. to Rae, W., 1857-1901, 1952.

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Identifier: MS.40998
Scope and Contents Rae, George.The letters are to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Hallam Murray concerning the publication of “The Country Banker”. The letters are arranged chronologically.1884-1901: folios 1-73 [Notes1-2].Undated: folios 74-75.Receipt, 15 March 1952, concerning payment made by John Murray, publishers, to the estate of George Rae for the purchase of the remaining author’s rights in “The Country Banker”. Folio 76.[Note...
Dates: 1857-1901, 1952.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of correspondents with surnames from Waller, A. to Wallich, N., 1829-1913.

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Identifier: MS.41234
Scope and Contents The letters are arranged chronologically under each correspondent.Waller, Augustus Désiré.Letters, 1902-1905, of Augustus Waller, mostly with other members of the University of London, to John Murray IV. Folios 1-45.Notes.Letter, 6 August 1902, of William Halliburton to ?John Murray IV. Folios 6-8.Letters of William K. Hill, on behalf of Arthur Rücker, to John Murray IV, folios: 2 (31 July 1902); and 9 (20 August 1902). ...
Dates: 1829-1913.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of D. Appleton and Company, publishers., 1871-1924.

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Identifier: MS.40022
Scope and Contents The letters concern various publishing interests, especially the securing of the rights to publish American editions of certain Murray publications. Also mentioned are copyright, and the encouragement of links between American publishers and the International Publishers’ Association.(i) Letters of William Henry Appleton to John Murray III. Letters 1871, 1889-1890: folios 1-5.(ii) Letters of William Worthen Appleton mostly to John Murray IV,...
Dates: 1871-1924.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Edward Harper Parker, with related papers., 1879, 1902-1925 and undated.

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Identifier: MS.40913
Scope and Contents The letters are to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. They mostly concern the publication of “China: her history, diplomacy and commerce” (1901) and “John Chinaman” (1901).The letters are arranged chronologically.1902-1903, 1905, 1907-1908, 1911-1912, 1915, 1925: folios 1-53 [Notes].Undated and partially dated letters: folios 54-61.Related papers.Papers relating to the publication of “China” (1901):(i) incomplete...
Dates: 1879, 1902-1925 and undated.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Ernest Gambier Parry., 1889-1918.

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Identifier: MS.40919
Scope and Contents The letters are to John Murray III, John Murray IV and to Hallam Murray. They concern, among other subjects, the publication of various essays by Ernest Gambier Parry, including “The Combat with suffering” (1891) and “Day-dreams” (1895). On a personal level they refer to Parry’s acquaintanceship with John Murray IV from their time at Eton. The letters are arranged chronologically.1889: folios 1-4;1891-1897, 1899: folios 5-101 [Note 1];...
Dates: 1889-1918.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of George Darwin, with related letters., 1882-1905.

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Identifier: MS.40313
Scope and Contents Letters to John Murray, publishers, of George Darwin. The letters are to John Murray III, to John Murray IV and to Hallam Murray. The letters are arranged chronologically.1882: folios 1-3;1890: folios 4-5;1891: folios 6-18;1897: folio 19;1898: folios 20-62;1899: folios 63-67;1900: folio 68;1901: folios 69-73;1902: folios 74-77;1904: folios 78-83;...
Dates: 1882-1905.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of G.P. Putnam`s Sons, publishers, including letters of George Haven Putnam, with related letters and copies of letters., 1899-1922.

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Identifier: MS.40991
Scope and Contents

The letters relate to the business relations and arrangements between G.P. Putnam`s Sons, publishers, and John Murray, publishers.

The letters are arranged chronologically :

1899: folios 1-39;

1900: folios 40-41;

1901: folios 42-51;

1902: folios 52-62;

1904: folios 63-70;

1905: folios 71-72;

1922: folio 73.

Dates: 1899-1922.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of G.P. Putnam`s Sons, publishers, including letters of George Palmer Putnam and George Haven Putnam, with related letters and copies of letters., 1844-1898.

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Identifier: MS.40990
Scope and Contents The letters relate to the business relations and arrangements between G.P. Putnam`s Sons, publishers, and John Murray, publishers.The letters are arranged chronologically.Letters of George Palmer Putnam to John Murray III, with a letter to Robert Cooke. 1844-1856: folios 1-7.Letters of George Haven Putnam and George Putnam’s Sons, publishers, including letters of Charles Thompson, to John Murray, publishers, with related letters and copies of...
Dates: 1844-1898.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Horace Darwin, Leonard Darwin and William Darwin., 1882-1918.

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Identifier: MS.40314
Scope and Contents Darwin, Horace.Telegram, 20 January 1886, sent by Horace Darwin to John Murray, publishers. Folio 1.Darwin, Leonard.Letters of Leonard Darwin to ?John Murray III, to John Murray IV and to Hallam Murray. The letters are arranged chronologically.1890: folios 2-3;1897: folios 4-30;1898: folios 31-38;1899: folios 39-40;1902: folios 41-43;1903: folios 44-46;1904:...
Dates: 1882-1918.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of Rowland Prothero., 1900-1927 and undated (? 1895-? 1918).

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Identifier: MS.40983
Scope and Contents The letters are to John Murray IV and to Hallam Murray and concern, among other matters, Prothero’s editing of the works of Lord Byron, and his political interests. The letters are arranged chronologically.1900: folios 1-15 [Note 1];1901: folios 16-36;1902: folios 37-43;1903: folios 44-63;1904: folios 64-86;1905-1909: folios 87-115 [Note 2];1911-1917: folios 116-146 [Notes 3-7];1920-1927: folios...
Dates: 1900-1927 and undated (? 1895-? 1918).

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of William Coolidge., 1881-1914.

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Identifier: MS.40272
Scope and Contents The letters are to John Murray III, John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. They mostly concern the preparation and publication of revisions by William Coolidge of “A handbook for travellers in Switzerland and the Alps of Savoy and Piedmont” (mainly the 1891 and 1892 editions).The letters are arranged chronologically.1881, 1888-1889: folios 1-5;1890: folios 6-19 [Note 1];1891: folios 20-65;1892: folios 66-94;1893: folios...
Dates: 1881-1914.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of William Gowers., 1893-1908 and undated.

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Identifier: MS.40473
Scope and Contents The letters are to John Murray IV and Hallam Murray. They concern various matters including: publications on medicine; articles published in, or to be considered for, the “Quarterly Review”;talk of the Athenaeum Club. Also detailed are Gowers’s suggestions for the revision of the 1885 edition of “A handbook for travellers in North Wales”.The letters are arranged chronologically.1893-1894: folios 1-34;1895: folios 35-70;1896-1898: folios 71-102...
Dates: 1893-1908 and undated.

Letters to John Murray, publishers, of William Lilly., 1880-1919.

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Identifier: MS.40698
Scope and Contents The letters are to John Murray III, John Murray IV and to Hallam Murray. They are arranged chronologically.1880, 1882: folios 1-7;1892: folios 8-99 [Notes 1-2];1893-1896, 1898-1899: folios 100-168;1900-1901, 1919: folios 169-183.Related papers.Correspondence and papers, 1913-1918, concerning “The life of Viscount Llandaff”, by William Lilly. The papers are arranged chronologically.Opinion, [? 1913], by an...
Dates: 1880-1919.

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.

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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.