Correspondence, 1900-1942.

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Correspondence, 1900-1942.

Collection consists of letters pertaining to Charles Dickens written to James W.T. Ley, secretary and later vice-president of the Dickens Fellowship, London, from various persons. Many were family members, friends and acquaintances of Dickens, writing in response to information requested by Ley for his book, The Dickens circle (1918). Correspondents include Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Sir James Barrie, Marie Corelli, Sir Henry Fielding Dickens, Jerome K. Jerome, Leo Tolstoy, and Jules Verne.

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7411688

University of California, Los Angeles

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Dickens Fellowship (London, England)

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Ley, J. W. T. (James William Thomas), 1879-1943

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The Dickens Fellowship was founded on Oct. 6, 1902, and maintains a headquarters at the Dickens House on Doughty Street in London; now with an international membership, the organization's purpose continues to be to create a common bond of friendship between admirers of English novelist Charles Dickens (1812-70) and to preserve properties associated with Dickens and his works. From the description of Correspondence, 1900-1942. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record i...

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

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Epithet: novelist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000429.0x0002c9 English writer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Office of All the Year Round, 26 Wellington Street, Strand, London, W.C., to Frederick Lehmann, 1863 Nov. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125432 English novelist and publisher. From the description of ALS : Broadstairs, Kent, to Mr. Cullenford, 18...