Sterling family papers, 1811-1950.

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Sterling family papers, 1811-1950.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/81982934

The collection consists of writings by John Sterling, including Coeur-de-Lion, The Swiss Peasant Girl, and Thoughts in Rhyme; letters from Sterling to his son Edward concerning his education; and commonplace books and diaries kept by other members of the family, including his brother, Sir Anthony Coningham Sterling, and his mother Hester. The collection also contains a sketchbook which belonged to Sterling's granddaughter, the painter Frances Sterling.

1.04 linear ft. (3 boxes)

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8273954

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Sterling, Anthony, 1805-1871

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Epithet: Colonel; KCB 1860 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000362.0x00018e ...

Sterling, Edward R.

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Sterling, Hester.

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Daughter of John Sterling. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : Falmouth [Cornwall], to John W. Field, 1882 Jan. 7-1885 Aug. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270580288 ...

Sterling, Frances N.

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Sterling family.

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Sterling, John, 1806-1844

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John Sterling (1806-1844) was a writer, curate, and poet. Diagnosed with consumption, or tuberculosis, in his twenties, he resigned his position as curate of Hurstmonceaux and devoted himself to writing. His works include the historical novel Arthur Coningsby; a collection of poems; The election, a verse narrative; Strafford, a tragedy; and several short stories. His writings were very well-regarded among his contemporaries and close friends, who included Thomas Carlyle, John Stuart Mill, Alfred...