William Morris Colles papers
Biographical/Historical note
William Morris Colles (1855-1926) was an author's agent and the founder and managing director of Authors' Syndicate in London, England.
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of letters written to Mr. Colles by authors concerning the possible sale of their stories and books. Correspondents include Herbert George Wells.
Creator
- Colles, William Morris, 1855-1926 (Person)
- Phillpotts, Eden, 1862-1960 (Person)
Dates
- Creation: 1874-1926
Language of Materials
English
Extent
1 box(es)
Access
The William Morris Colles Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.
Use
In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Winifred Myers August 28, 1969 and February 13, 1970.
Three Oxenham items purchased Hollings, cat.5, #53, 7/14/71.
Three Phillpotts letters purchased from Kenneth W. Rendell, Inc., April 1973.
8 Maurice Hewlett letters and 3 signed receipts purchased from Winifred Hyers September 3, 1973.
61 Eden Phillpotts letters purchased from Kenneth Rendell, Inc., September 10, 1973.
59 Eden Phillpotts letters purchased from Kenneth Rendell, Inc. November 14, 1973.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], William Morris Colles Papers, A.C69, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Genre / Form
Geographic
Occupation
Topical
Subject
- Colles, William Morris, 1855-1926 (Person)
- Phillpotts, Eden, 1862-1960 (Person)
- Author's Syndicate (Organization)
- Title
- William Morris Colles papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
- Date
- undated
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Library Details
Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library