Papers of John William DeForest, 1855-1876

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

Email: bg9ba@virginia.edu

Phone: (434) 924-1037

Phone: (434) 243-1776

Fax: (434) 924-4968

Web: library.virginia.edu/special-collections

Web: library.virginia.edu/special-collections/services/reference-request

Summary

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of letters, 1855-56, to publishers Dix and Edwards, that discuss the publication and format of Oriental Acquaintanceand send a receipt for "Experiences in Mount Lebanon." A letter, 1876, to Mrs. [Johnson T.?] Platt doubts that Frances Burney was only sixteen when she wrote Evelinaand gives his opinion on the intellectual maturation of women novelists.

One of DeForest's calling cards is included.

Acquisition information:

This collection was given to the Library on May 25, 1965.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Physical description:

This collection consists of 6 items.