Carroll, Lewis (1832-1898). English author, mathematician and amateur photographer. (a) "Eight or Nine Wise Words About Letter Writing" by Lewis Carroll, 39pp, 4"x 3", Emberlin and Son, pub., Oxford, Fine. Some glue residue on back cover. Accompanied by photocopy of entire booklet. (b) "The Wonderland Postage-Stamp Case", in two parts. "Invented by Lewis Carroll", Inscribed "C.H.D. from C.L.D. Mar. 1890" (C.H.D. is Caroline Hume Dodgson, Carroll's sister). Accompanied by photocopies of all parts of case. (c) ALS from F. Menella Dodgson (Carroll's niece), 3pp, 7"x 4", [London], No addressee. Fine. Very slight fading of ink, tape marks on both sheets. Providing history of (a) and (b) above. Accompanied by photocopy of letter., 1890, 1889, August 17, 1936
Scope and Content
This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue to grow; in conjunction with his gift, Mr. Lang established a gift annuity to be used for the maintenance and augmentation of the collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1890
- Creation: 1889
- Creation: August 17, 1936
Language of Materials
The records are in English
Restrictions on Access
There are no restrictions on access to this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.26 linear feet
Repository Details
Part of the Kelvin Smith Library Special Collections Repository
Kelvin Smith Library
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland OH 44106-7151 United States
216.368.0189
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