Max Beerbohm Correspondence, 1900/1909

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Max Beerbohm Correspondence, Ms1974-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872-1956
Abstract:
The collection consists of three letters by Max Beerbohm, one to "Miss Peacock" and the other two unidentified recipients.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Max Beerbohm Correspondence, Ms1974-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Max Beerbohm Correspondence consists of three letters, one to "Miss Peacock" and the other two unidentified recipients. The letter to Miss Peacock apologizes for having kept her book. The letter dated May 12, 1909, regards the price of a drawing. The letter dated December 13, 1900, pertains to getting a seat on a possible train to London either Thursday or Sunday.

Biographical / historical:

Max Beerbohm (1872-1956) was a British caricaturist, critic, and essayist best known for his witty caricatures of late Victorian writers.

Acquisition information:
The collection was purchased by Special Collections in September 1974. The collection was acquired with a number of books by Max Beerbohm, which can be found in the online library catalog.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Max Beerbohm Correspondence was completed in 1974. Additional description was completed in March 2011.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard