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Archive of Joan Feisenberger (née Greenall), with Bligh family papers

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Papers of Joan Feisenberger (née Greenall), including papers of her first husband, the writer John (Dunbar) Mair (1913-42), and of the bookseller and writer Eric (Walter) Bligh (1889-1965).

Dates

  • Creation: 1802-1990

Extent

3.5 Linear metres (35 shelfmarks)

Language of Materials

  • English

Conditions Governing Access

Some material is closed.

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. c. 4835, fols. 1-2].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Eng. b. 2051, c. 4835-60, d. 2573-6, e. 2837-40

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 12204

Abstract

Papers of Joan Feisenberger, with Bligh family papers, 1802-1990

Biographical / Historical

Joan Feisenberger, nÉe Greenall (d 1992). Her first husband was the writer John (Dunbar) Mair (1913-42).

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by Dr. H. A. Feisenberger, 1993

Separated Materials

Five Bligh family portrait miniatures, 19th cent., are Janitor's list of Library Portraits and Objects 727-31; some catalogues of Bligh & Co., and a copy of Kate Greenaway's Birthday Book for Children (London, [c.1880]), with stamped and addressed wrapper, transferred to the Department of Printed Books, 1994.

Title
Archive of Joan Feisenberger (née Greenall), with Bligh family papers
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2017
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom