Sidney Lanier Collection 1878-1879

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred citation:

Sidney Lanier Collection, Accession 6957, Special Collections Department, University of Virginia Library

Summary

Creator:
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Sidney Lanier Collection, Accession 6957, Special Collections Department, University of Virginia Library

Background

Scope and content:

[Encloses a letter. Wishes he could intercede for Tait with editor. Asks about the pictures in the exhibition. Says he may be visiting New Yorkand asks for Tait's address there. Hopes Tait has met Gibson Peacockoutside the office. Is sorry that Tait won't be able to enjoy one of Mariquita da G. A. de la Figaniere Peacock's dinners.]

[Speaks of the scenery around "Rockingham Springs," Virginia, which Tait might find suitable for painting. Describes the "Springs" as an establishment, and his daily routine. Mentions expenses, and offers to arrange for T. and his wife ( Anna Tiernan Tait) to stay at the "Springs." Mentions Charles Day, Sidney Lanier, Jr.and Henry Wysham Lanier. ]

[Advises bringing coffee and a coffee-pot. Speaks of recent bad food, mentioning in passing the Taits' knowledge of the Tyrol. Says he will make arrangements with the proprietor, Gerard T. Hopkins. ]

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1962 October 24
Processing information:

Funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities

Physical location:
Physical description:
3 items