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Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. John Ruskin papers, 1855-1896 [manuscript].

Title: John Ruskin papers, 1855-1896 [manuscript].

Letters, writings, and other items by or relating to John Ruskin. Included are eleven letters, 1882-1884, from John Ruskin to a Mrs. Tulloch about classes at a rural school for girls, appropriate books for the girls, and other matters; six letters, 1883 and undated, from Ruskin's cousin, Joan Ruskin Severn, about John Ruskin and other matters, about seventy letters, 1880-1887, from Ruskin to Jessie Leete about the progress of his work, various aspects of his personal life, his theories of labor, and other matters; eleven letters, 1881, from Ruskin's secretary, Laurence Hilliard, to Jessie Leete, concerning Ruskin's illness of that year; six letters, 1885-1887, from Ruskin to Sir Frank Short (1857-1945) about etchings of paintings by J. M. W. Turner; scattered other letters from Ruskin; drafts of parts of "Val D'Arno" and "Fors Clavigera" by Ruskin and notes and other items relating to those works; corrected page proofs, with Ruskin's annotations, of "Frondes Agrestes"; Ruskin's annotated copy of James Sowerby's "English Botany" (1863-1870) containing Ruskin's comments on etymolgies of plant names and classifications of plants; two signed photographs of Ruskin; and other items.

ArchivalResource: 113 items (2.0 linear ft.).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/26507082 View

SHORT, FRANK. Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material.

Title: Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material.

ArchivalResource: 1 folder

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/81888271 View

Mifflin, Lloyd, 1846-1921. Lloyd Mifflin letter to John Ruskin, and provenance note, 1872, n.d.

Title: Lloyd Mifflin letter to John Ruskin, and provenance note, 1872, n.d.

The collection consists of two items: a long, handwritten letter from Lloyd Mifflin to John Ruskin, 26 Aug. 1872, from Düsseldorf, with two illustrations, largely concerning Mifflin's visit to the Bridge at Coblentz and the tower across the Rhine from the bridge, with comments on Turner's painting of the bridge, and appreciation for Ruskin's analysis of the painting. Also includes an undated note from Frank Short, explaining how Ruskin had given the letter to Dr. Drewit, a former pupil, who had in turn given it to Short when he was working on an engraving of Turner's painting.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50849497 View

Short, Frank, Sir, 1857-1945. Letters, 1911-1915.

Title: Letters, 1911-1915.

To a Mr. Brooke thanking him for his support and encouragement.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/84003848 View

Short, Frank, Sir, 1857-1945. Correspondence with Carl Zigrosser, 1919.

Title: Correspondence with Carl Zigrosser, 1919.

ArchivalResource: 2 items (2 leaves).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155899223 View

Inventory of The Legion Papers: Rare MSS 00149 ., 1927-1935

Title: Inventory of The Legion Papers: 1927-1935

The Legion, edited by Captain H. Cotton Minchin, is a compilation of various literary pieces and art works submitted by various writers and artists. The patron of this book was the Prince of Wales (Later King Edward VIII) as a means to raise funds for the British Legion. The Legion Archive contains letters from various authors and artists, as well as miscellaneous documents and artwork. This collection contains 420 articles.

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http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/tamucush/00149/00149-P.html View