Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- Preston mss., 1941-1948, consist of letters to solicitor Kerrison Preston, relating primarily to playwright Gordon Bottomley, 1874-1948.
- Extent:
- 1 folio(s)
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Preston mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Kerrison Preston was a solicitor, and Gordon Bottomley, 1874-1948, was an English poet, author, and playwriter.
- Scope and Content:
Preston mss., 1941-1948, consist of letters to solicitor Kerrison Preston, relating primarily to playwright Gordon Bottomley, 1874-1948. Correspondents are Enid F. Chappell, A.M. Platt, and Jean Pritchard from The Grammar School for Girls, Upper Hill Lane, Southampton, and actress Eleanor M. Mackay. A handwritten list, "Gordon Bottomley's Pictures, 14.11.41," and a few clippings related to Bottomley complete the collection.
- Acquisition information:
- Transfer: 1989
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Folio
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Preston mss., 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@iu.edu