Literary Manuscripts of E.F. Benson

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Literary Manuscripts of E.F. Benson, 1903-1937.

Dates

1903-1937

Extent

0.66 Linear metres (6 shelfmarks)

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries MS. Eng. c. 8253

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Eng. c. 8253-8254; d. 4166-4168

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 11637

Additional Description

Abstract

Literary Manuscripts of E.F. Benson, 1903-1937.

Biographical / Historical

Edward Frederic Benson (1867-1940) was an author and biographer. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from C. R. Johnson Rare Books, 2009.

Related Materials

See the catalogue of the papers of the Benson family, 18th-20th century (MSS. Benson 1/1-3/78; Benson adds. 1-22).

Indexed Names and Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Catalogue of literary Manuscripts of E.F. Benson
Status: Completed
Author: Finding aid prepared by Original catalogue by Judith Priestman. EAD version by Harriet Costelloe
Date: 2016
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin

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Literary Manuscripts of E.F. Benson

Dates

Extent

Language of Materials

Preferred Citation

Full range of shelfmarks:

Collection ID (for staff)

Additional Description

Abstract

Biographical / Historical

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Related Materials

Indexed Names and Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

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