G.B. Stern letters and cards to Rachel Ferguson, circa 1920-1924.

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G.B. Stern letters and cards to Rachel Ferguson, circa 1920-1924.

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The collection consists of seven items to Rachel Ferguson: three letters from Gladys Stern, circa 1920, undated, one noted Xmas Day, giving personal news, inviting her for a visit, and mentioning her husband Geoffrey, all signed 'Peter'; post card from Gladys Stern, postmarked 1920, about a flat, with news of Rebecca (West?), "lying ill at our house," signed 'Peter'; picture postcard from Gladys Stern, circa 1924, with a holiday greeting and wishes for a 'golden 1925,' signed 'Peter, ' with an illustration of a snowy landscape and two youths carrying fir boughs, credited to A. Bertiglia; envelope, addressed to Miss Rachel Ferguson, postmark illegible, possibly sent with card previously mentioned, later annotated as being from Rebecca West and G.B. Stern; letter from Geoffrey L. Holdsworth, 16 April no year, mentioning an enclosure and commenting on events, with his praise for her work and support for her job search.

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Holdsworth, Geoffrey L. (Geoffrey Lisle), 1894-

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West, Rebecca, 1892-1983

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Rebecca West was a British author and journalist. Born Cicily Fairfield, of Scots-Irish heritage, she adopted the name of the strong-willed heroine of Ibsen's play, Rosmershmolm. She trained as an actress, but concentrated on writing and contributed to various liberal journals. In addition to social commentary and literary criticism, she wrote novels; her writing was distinguished by passion, intelligence, and style. Her personal life included a decade-long affair with H.G. Wells, affairs with C...

Stern, G. B. (Gladys Bronwyn), 1890-1973

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G.B. Stern was an English author, known for her charming and energetic novels of family life. Born in London as Gladys Bertha Stern - she would later change her middle name to Bronwyn, and was called Peter by her friends - she had a rich and varied education, culminating in one year at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. She wrote prolifically from an early age, and published novels, plays, short stories, biographies, literary criticism, and memoirs, and is probably best known for her books abou...

Ferguson, Rachel, 1893-

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Rachel Ferguson was a British author and humorist known for her witty take on Victorian domestic comedy. Trained as an actress, she left the stage and worked in a hospital in World War I. She became drama critic for the Sunday Chronicle, and drew praise for her own play parodies. She was a major contributor to Punch, displaying a wit and charm that later transferred successfully to her novels. She was also active in social reform, notably women's movements. From the description of Ra...