Lady St. Helier papers 1847-1955

Gladstone, W. E. (William Ewart), 1809-1898

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William Ewart Gladstone, prime minister and author, was born in Liverpool, on Dec. 29, 1809; the fifth child and youngest son of Sir John Gladstone and Anne Mackenzie Gladstone. He was educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford, in preparation for a future in the British political world. He married Catherine Glynne, whom he met in Rome, in 1839, and together they had eight children. Gladstone was first elected to Parliament in January 1833, and over the next sixty years was involved i...

Welldon, J. E. C. (James Edward Cowell), 1854-1937

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Wood, Evelyn, 1838-1919

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Field Marshal. In the 17th Lancers in the Indian Mutiny. From the description of The revolt in Hindustan, 1857-9 : scrapbook of newspaper clippings / by Sir Evelyn Wood, [1907?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122661279 English Field Marshal. From the description of Autograph letter signed, and typewritten letters signed (2) : Kincardine-on-Forth, Millhurst, Harlow, to W. Knight, 1904 Nov. 16, 1905 Jun. 13 and Aug. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270583838 ...

Greenaway, Kate, 1846-1901

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Artist and book illustrator. From the description of Letters, 1895-1901. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 40067220 English illustrator. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Hampstead, to an unidentified correspondent, 1885 March 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270501055 Kate Greenaway, English illustrator. From the description of Kate Greenaway manuscript material : 1 item, 1889 (New York Public Library). WorldCa...

Göschen, G. J(Georg Joachim), 1752-1828.

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Chamberlain, Joseph, 1836-1914

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Joseph Chamberlain was born in 1836; he was educated at University College School, and at the age of sixteen moved from London to Birmingham to join his uncle's screw manufacturing business, Nettlefold and Chamberlain; he became a member of the Birmingham Education Society, the National Education League, and was chairman of the Birmingham School Board [1868-1873]; he was a member of Birmingham Town Council [1872-1880], being Councillor for St Paul's Ward and Mayor [1873-1876]; he was MP for West...

Hobbes, John Oliver, 1867-1906

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BIOGHIST REQUIRED Anglo-American novelist and dramatist. Pearl Craigie wrote under the pseudonym John Oliver Hobbes. From the guide to the Pearl Mary Teresa Craigie Papers, 1896-1904, (Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library, ) Pearl Mary Teresa Richards Craigie was an Anglo-American novelist, dramatist and lecturer. She wrote under the pseudonym John Oliver Hobbes. From the description of Pearl Mary Teresa Richards Craigie collection of papers, 187...

Thurston, E. Temple (Ernest Temple), 1879-1933

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Dramatic author and novelist, educated at Carlisle Grammar school; wrote many plays as well as novels and poetry. From the description of Letter to W. Orton Tewson, 1914 March 25. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 55489310 ...

Midleton, William St. John Fremantle Brodrick, Earl of, 1856-

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British statesman, from Peper Harow Park, Surrey, England. From the description of Papers, 1890-1933. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19277128 ...

Dufferin and Ava, Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, Marquess of, 1875-1930

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Barrie, J.M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937

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James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937) was a playwright and novelist who is chiefly remembered as the creator of Peter Pan. Barrie was born in Scotland and moved to London in 1885 where he would reside for the remainder of his life. His first successful novel, Auld licht idylls, was published in 1888 and Barrie continued to write fictional and autobiographical tales until the late 1890s. In 1897 Barrie became focused on writing for the theatre, producing Peter Pan, the boy who wouldn't grow up, in 190...

Iddesleigh, Stafford Henry Northcote, earl of, 1818-1887

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British politician who served successively as a private secretary to William Gladstone, a Member of Parliament,a finance advisor to Benjamin Disraeli, secretary of state to India, chairman of the Hudson's Bay Company, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Foreign Secretary. He was created Earl of Iddesleigh in 1885. From the description of Stafford Henry Northcote, Earl of Iddesleigh papers, 1831-1887. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64060425 British politician ...

Chamberlain, Austen, Sir, 1863-1937

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British statesman. From the description of Letter : 58 Rutland Gate, to Mrs. Tweedie, 1935 July 26. (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 122319042 Epithet: politician Title: Knight British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001083.0x0000fe Sir Joseph Austen Chamberlain was born in Birmingham in 1863 an...

Thompson, Henry, Sir, 1820-1904

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English surgeon. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to J.E. Millais, [year not specified] July 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 690673469 Epithet: bookseller British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001083.0x0000a4 Epithet: Customs officer in I of St Thomas British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001344.0x0...

Austin, Alfred, 1835-1913

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Alfred Austin, English poet and critic, was heavily influenced by Byron. He made several trips to Italy following the cold public reception to his epic-type narrative poem The Human Tragedy in 1862. Austin was appointed poet laureate in 1896. From the description of Alfred Austin manuscript material, 1863 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 73516332 From the guide to the Alfred Austin manuscript material : 5 items, ca. 1863-1869, (The New York Public Library. Carl...

Jeune, Francis Henry, Sir, 1843-1905

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Jeune, Susan Mary Elizabeth Stewart-Mackenzie, Lady

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Susan Mary Elizabeth Stewart-Mackenzie (1845-1931), widow of John Constanine Stanley, married Sir Francis Jeune in 1881. He was created Baron St. Helier shortly before his death in 1905. Lady Jeune (after 1905 Lady St. Helier), a well-known hostess and Liberal Party supporter, introoduced Winston Churchill to his future bride in 1908. She authored articles on the "marriage market," shopping, women's employment, and the New Woman, among other topics. A philanthropist with a special interest in ho...

Hope, Anthony, 1863-1933

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English novlist and dramatist. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : London, to Miss Rowland-Brown, 1896 Nov. 8 and 1903 Apr. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270475679 English novelist and playwright most known for "Prisoner of Zenda." From the description of Letters of Anthony Hope Hawkins to editors [manuscript], 1896, 1897, 1915. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 420487257 British author. From the descriptio...

Allhusen, Dorothy

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Dorothy Allhusen was the daughter of Lady Jeune (Susan Mary Elizabeth Stewart-Mackenzie) (d. 1931), later Baroness St Helier. From the description of Correspondence and album of Dorothy Allhusen [manuscript]. 1780-1923. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225847992 ...