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George Moore papers, 1887-1956
0.5 linear feetLetters and manuscripts. Nearly all of the thirty eight letters are written to his agents and are concerned with the publishing of his writings. The manuscripts include the first typescript draft of his play"The Strike at Arlingford" (X825M782/W/1890) and portions of A STORY-TELLER'S HOLIDAY. Bound with "The Strike at Arlingford" are four letters written by Moore to the Marquise Clara Lanza, dated August 1889-April 1890
W. J. Strachan letters, 1954-1992
0.5 linear feetStrachan's correspondence with his primary publisher, Peter Owen of London relates chiefly to the nuts and bolts of translation and publication. The translations that are the subject matter of the letters are of Hermann Hesse, Caesar Pavese, Marc Chagall, Jean Cocteau, and Julien Gracq. The majority of the letters are accompanied by retained copies of the replies of Peter Owen. Included is Owen's correspondence with the American publisher George Wittenborn.