Sir John Rothenstein letters from the Beerbohm family and other correspondents
Overview
Letters to English author and Director of the Tate Gallery Sir John Rothenstein from the Beerbohm family and various other correspondents.
Dates
- Creation: 1905-1957
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
.5 linear feet (1 box)Letters from the Beerbohm family, notably Eliza, Elisabeth, Lady Florence, and Sir Max to Rothenstein and his wife Lady Alice Rothenstein. Letters from Elisabeth (Jungmann) Beerbohm describe Max Beerbohm's last illness and death and the compilation of William Rothenstein's letters. Max Beerbohm's letters to Lady Alice Rothenstein concern social engagements and include Beerbohm's reminiscences of William Rothenstein. Beerbohm's letters to Sir John include commentary on John Rothenstein's publications about English artists.
Biographical / Historical
Rothenstein (1901-1992) was an English author and Director of the Tate Gallery.
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
68M-42. Purchased from Sir John Rothenstein, Department of Fine Arts, Fordham University, Bronx, New York 10458; received: 1968 October.
- Title
- Rothenstein, John, Sir, 1901-, recipient. Sir John Rothenstein letters from the Beerbohm family and other correspondents, 1905-1957: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01055
Repository Details
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