Letters to William Heinemann from Hall Caine and William Ernest Henley
Overview
Letters to English publisher, William Heinemann.
Dates
- Creation: 1891-1913
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
.3 linear feet (1 box )Primarily letters from Hall Caine to Heinemann and his firm concerning business and personal matters. Peronsal letters include responses to invitations and letters about daily life. Business letters deal with financial issues, editorial discussions, and reviews, including "The Christian" and "The Mahdi." Includes one telegram and one visiting card with a handwritten note, both from Caine to Heinemann.
Biographical / Historical
Heinemann was an English publisher. Hall Caine was an English novelist whose The Bondman (1890) was the first book published by Heinemann. Henley was an English poet, critic, and dramatist. He edited The New Review (1895-1897), published by Heinemann.
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
*50M-240. Purchased with the Morris Gray fund from Forest G. Sweet, 14 Irving Place, New York 3, New York; received: 1951 Jan. 17.
*50M-241. Purchased with the Wells fund from Forest G. Sweet, 14 Irving Place, New York 3, New York; received: 1951 Jan. 17.
- Title
- Heinemann, William, 1863-1920, recipient. Letters to William Heinemann from Hall Caine and William Ernest Henley, 1891-1913: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou00978
Repository Details
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