Field (Isobel) papers, 1949-1952

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Summary

Title:
Isobel Field papers
Dates:
1949-1952
Creators:
Field, Isobel
Abstract:
This collection consists primarily of penpal letters from Isobel Field to Hector Bolitho about her step-father Robert Louis Stevenson. Isobel Field
Extent:
(1 half manuscript box with 60 items) Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Isobel Field Papers, M0041, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Summary: Pen pal letters (May 1949-November 1955) from Mrs. Field to Hector Bolitho with comments by Mrs. Field about her step-father Robert Louis Stevenson. Also includes letters from Mrs. Field's nurse, pictures of Mrs. Field and Robert Louis Stevenson, clippings, Christmas cards, photocopy of a poem by Stevenson, and a manuscript, "A Pen-friendship, with Robert Louis Stevenson's Step-daughter" by Hector Bolitho.

Biographical / historical:

Isobel Field wrote several memoirs was the step-daughter of Robert Louis Stevenson and briefly served as his literary assistant.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from Hector Bolitho, 1962.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by Special Collections staff; machine-readable finding aid created by C.Del Anderson
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-01-18 12:44:04 -0800 .

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Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.

Terms of access:

While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Isobel Field Papers, M0041, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Department of Special Collections, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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