Arnold Bennett Papers, ca. 1911-1931

Summary

Creators:

Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931

Abstract:

Letters written to him, primarily by other English authors; copies of letters written by him in reply; holograph MS of a short story, Mr. Jack Hollins & Destiny; binding instructions for books in his library.

Extent:

Number of containers: 1 box

Language:

English

Background

Acquisition information:

The Arnold Bennett Collection was originally a part of the large Ogden Library, purchased by the University of California in 1957. It was transferred to The Bancroft Library in 1970 with the amalgamation of the manuscript holdings of the Rare Books and Special Collections Department with those of The Bancroft Library.

Physical location:

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Related resources

Other descriptive data:

The collection consists of letters written to Bennett, primarily by other English authors; typed carbon copies of his letters written in reply; original Bennett letters addressed to his bookbinder, T. E. Caley; holograph MS of a short story, "Mr. Jack Hollins and Destiny;" and binding instructions for books in his library.

Letters written to Bennett are arranged alphabetically; letters by him, chronologically.

Location of this collection:

UC Berkeley, Bancroft Library

University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library

Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US

Contact:

510-642-6481

bancref-library@berkeley.edu

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