Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The Bunting mss. II, 1952-1960, consist of letters and postcards of author Lady Cynthia Mary Evelyn (Charteris) Asquith, 1887-1960, to author Daniel George Bunting, 1890- 1967.
- Extent:
- 1 folio
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Bunting mss. II, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
The Bunting mss., II, 1952-1960 consists of writings between author Lady Cynthia Mary Evelyn (Charteris) Asquith (1887-1960) and author Daniel George Bunting (1890-1967). Born Charteris in England, she went on to marry the son of the Prime Minister Herbert Asquith. Her political connections then introduced her to soon-to-be-notable figures in the literary scene like D.H. Lawrence and J.M. Barrie, whom she worked for as a secretary and subsequently became friendly with. Asquith is known for her editorial work on a collection of supernatural stories, The Ghost Book (1926), as well as several other novels, short stories, and edited volumes.
See also the Bunting mss., 1946-47, which consists of correspondence between author and editor William Charles Franklyn Plomer (1903-1973) and David Goerge Bunting (1890-1967).
- Scope and Content:
The Bunting mss. II, 1952-1960, consist of letters and postcards of author Lady Cynthia Mary Evelyn (Charteris) Asquith, 1887-1960, to author Daniel George Bunting, 1890- 1967. The letters are mostly of a social nature with numerous dining invitations from Asquith. The writings of both authors are discussed. The 1958-59 letters deal with Asquith's Married to Tolstoy (London: Hutchinson, 1960). One, dated Feb. 2, 1955, comments on Bunting's "The Woman in Black," a short story published in The Third ghost book (London: James Barrie, 1955) (Lilly PR1111 .G6 G5 vol. 3), edited by Asquith. Also mentioned are mutual friends and writers of the time.
An undated letter from Asquith to Bunting's wife, Mary Margaret (Whittle) Bunting, completes the collection.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: 1988
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Folio
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- English Poetry
- Names:
- Asquith, Cynthia, Lady (Cynthia Mary Evelyn), 1887-1960
- Places:
- Ghost stories
Ghost stories, English
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Bunting mss. II, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu