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Glaser, John F., collector. John F. Glaser collection of historical autograph letters and manuscripts (MS Eng 1342-1342.1): Guide.


creator Glaser, John F., collector.
Title: John F. Glaser collection of historical autograph letters and manuscripts,
Dates: 1739-1933.
Abstract: Correspondence of William Eward Gladstone as well as other letters written by British royalty, various British prime ministers, and other prominent persons, collected by John F. Glaser.
Extent: 6 boxes (3 linear ft.)
Language: Collection materials are in English.
Identification: MS Eng 1342 MS Eng 1342.1
Location: b

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*80M-20. Bequest of John F. Glaser; received: 1980.

*80M-21. Gift of Professor and Mrs. Robert Hannaford; received: 1980.

Processing Information:

These papers have been left in the categories in which they were grouped and named by Prof. Glaser. Since individual authors may be found in more than one section, readers should consult all sections.

Preferred Citation for Publication:

John F. Glaser Collection of Historical Autograph Letters and Manuscripts (MS Eng 1342-1342.1). Houghton Library, Harvard University.

There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.

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Contains correspondence of William Ewart Gladstone and his family with a wide variety of correspondents, including over 100 letters from Gladstone to Sir Charles Lister Ryan. Also, manuscripts of speeches and miscellaneous items of Gladstone. Other letters are written by royalty, mostly from Great Britain; by various British prime ministers; by British statesmen, authors, artists, and various prominent persons; and by eminent figures in other European countries. Additional material includes photographs, drawings, engravings, clippings, and facsimiles.

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I. W. E. Gladstone letters and papers A. Correspondence B. Compositions and miscellanea II. Royalty III. Prime Ministers IV. Eminent Victorians V. Additional papers VI. bMS Eng 1342.1: Additional letters

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Brand, Henry Bouverie William, 1st viscount Hampden, 1814-1892. See Hampden, Henry Bouverie William Brand, 1st viscount, 1814-1892.

Gladstone, Henry Neville, 1852-1935. See Gladstone of Hawarden, Henry Neville Gladstone, 1852-1935.

Gladstone, Mary, 1847-1927. See Drew, Mary (Gladstone), 1847-1927.

Gladstone, William Ewart, 1809-1898. Letters to Fortescue, see letters to Carlingford.

Gladstone, William Ewart, 1809-1898. Letter to Sir Henry Jenkyns See item no.(364) in this series.

Gladstone, William Ewart, 1809-1898. See also letters under Lyttelton, George William, 4th baron.

Pellew, Henry Edward. See Exmouth, Henry Edward Pellow, 6th viscount.

(omitted from this series).

Alexander of Battenberg. See Milford Haven, Louis Alexander Montbatten, 1st marquis of 1854-1921.

Prince Arthur, duke of Connaught see Cannaught and Strathearn, Arthur, duke of, 1850-1942.

Louis-Philippe d'Orleans, 1838-1894. See Paris, Louis Philippe Albert d'Orleans, comte de, 1838-1894.

Palmerston, Henry John Temple, 3d viscount, 1784-1865. 1 letter to James Henry James. See no.(427) in this series.

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