Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation
Alfred Henry Miles papers
Miles, Alfred H. (Alfred Henry), 1848-1929
Noble, James Ashcroft, 1844-1896
Leighton-Warren, Eleanor Leicester
A.M64
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1 box(es)
(217 letters, 2 poems)
1873-1926
English
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Biographical / Historical note
Mr. Alfred Henry Miles (1848-1929) was an English author, composer, lecturer, editor and journalist. He was the author of well over 100 volumes and the editor of numerous story books for children. In addition, he compiled volumes of recitations. For six years he was Guardian of the Poor, and a member of the Borough Council of Lewishan from 1904-1906.
Scope and Contents
The collection contains letters to Mr. Miles from artists, composers, singers, authors, journalists, publishers and politicians discussing their current works and future projects in their respective fields. Of special interest are James Ashcroft Noble's letters (53) to Mr. Miles. Mr. Noble, critic and author, describes the corrections that he is making in his articles to be included in The Poets and the Poetry of the Century, vol. VIII, 1892, edited by Mr. Miles. Two poems "Love's Irony" and "The Old Amati" by Frederic Edward Weatherly are included in the collection.
All letters are indexed in the Index to Letters and Individual Manuscripts. Where there are ten or more letters between Alfred Henry Miles and a correspondent, a single card has been made for the public manuscript card catalogue, and a typed list of the individual letters has been inserted in the register.
Access
The Alfred Henry Miles 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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was purchased from Winifred A. Myers, November 1969.
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.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], Alfred Henry Miles Papers, A.M64, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Authors, English
Correspondence
Poetry
Miles, Alfred H. (Alfred Henry), 1848-1929
Noble, James Ashcroft, 1844-1896
Leighton-Warren, Eleanor Leicester
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