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Thackeray family papers

 Collection
Identifier: D.51

Scope and Contents

The first part of the collection consists of letters written by the novelist William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863). Also here are manuscript fragments and pen and pencil sketches by Thackeray. The letters are principally from the last fifteen years of his career, after the publication of Vanity Fair, and concern his lecture tours and opinions on literary subjects. A few are rhyming and whimsical social notes. The second part of the collection is concerned with other members of the Thackeray family. The principal correspondent is William Makepeace Thackeray's daughter, the writer, Anne Isabella (Thackeray) Ritchie (1837-1917). Her letters concern her own and other's books, her father, her philanthropies, and social engagements. There are also legal documents signed by William Makepeace Thackeray (1749-1813), the grandfather of the novelist.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1788-1914

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 box(es) (1 box and 1 volume)

Access

The Thackeray Family 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. Permissionto 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 Robert F. Metzdorf, May 1971; March 1875; and in honor of Mary Oemisch, September 15, 1974.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Thackeray Family Papers, D.51, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Title
Thackeray family 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

Contact:
Rochester NY 14627-0055 USA