Papers of Sir Sidney Lee relating to the article on King Edward VII for the Dictionary of National Biography
(fols. 1-55) research papers and notes, 1904-1925, including (fols. 21-55) research on the visit of Edward, Prince of Wales, to America in 1860, 1911-1914
(fols. 56-139) correspondence of Sir Sidney Lee, 1911-1925, including letters from:
- (fols. 66-8) Sir Lionel Cust, 1925
- (fols. 69-85) Sir Arthur Davidson, 1914-1922
- (fols. 87-92) Sir Charles Firth, 1925
- (fols. 97-8) Charles Hardinge, Baron Hardinge of Penshurst, 1920-1922
- (fols. 108-13) John Morley, Viscount Morley, 1912
(fols. 140-66) papers concerning reaction to the article, with typescript notes and copies of correspondence between:
- (fols. 140-2) Lord Esher and John Morley, Viscount Morley, 1912
- (fols. 142-4, 152) Sir Sidney Lee and John Morley, Viscount Morley, 1912
- (fols. 144-51) Sir Sidney Lee and Lord Esher, 1912
- (fols. 153-5) 5th Marquess of Lansdowne and Sir Arthur Davidson, 1912
- (fols. 156-9) Sir Arthur Davidson and 1st Earl of Balfour, 1912
- (fols. 160-2) Sir Sidney Lee and 1st Earl of Balfour, 1912
(fols. 167-75) letters to Sir Frank Markham, Lee's assistant, 1927-1960, including (fols. 167-9) letter from Sir Harold Macmillan, 1960
Dates
- Creation: 1904-1960
Extent
177 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Don. c. 186, fols. 1-2].
Shelfmark:
MS. Don. c. 186
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 10278
Abstract
Papers of Sir Sidney Lee relating to the article on King Edward VII for the Dictionary of National Biography
Biographical / Historical
Sir Sidney Lee (1859-1926) editor of Dictionary of National Biography - see Dictionary of National Biography.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, Phillips, 16 Mar. 1995, lot 580, and given by the Friends of the Bodleian, 1995.
Topical
- Title
- Papers of Sir Sidney Lee relating to the article on King Edward VII for the Dictionary of National Biography
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2018
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
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