E.F. Benson Papers, ca. 1899-1940

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Summary

Creators:
Benson, E.F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940
Abstract:
E.F. Benson (1867-1940) wrote more than 75 published works, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. The collection consists of holograph drafts of three of Benson's novels, files of publisher's statements, contracts, letters and clippings.
Extent:
9 boxes (4.5 linear ft.)
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Holograph drafts of three of Benson's novels, including Lucia in London, and 95 short stories, essays and poems. Also files of publisher's statements, contracts, letters and clippings.

Biographical / historical:

Born July 24, 1867 at Wellington College, Shropshire, England; wrote more than 75 published works, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry; best known for his Mapp and Lucia novels; also wrote mystery and supernatural tales, as well as biographies such as King Edward VII: an appreciation and Queen Victoria's daughters; died February 29, 1940.

Acquisition information:
G.F. Sims, purchase, 1956. Gift of Martin D. Lister, 1962.
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Drafts of novels and short stories (Boxes 1-6).
  2. Plays, scenarios (Boxes 6-7).
  3. Essays, poems (Box 7).
  4. Correspondence, contracts, portraits (Boxes 8-9).

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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