Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Max Beerbohm Correspondence, Ms1974-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The collection was purchased by Special Collections in September 1974. The collection was acquired with a number of books by Max Beerbohm, which can be found in the online library catalog.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Max Beerbohm Correspondence was completed in 1974. Additional description was completed in March 2011.

Biographical Note

Max Beerbohm (1872-1956) was a British caricaturist, critic, and essayist best known for his witty caricatures of late Victorian writers.

Scope and Content

The Max Beerbohm Correspondence consists of three letters, one to "Miss Peacock" and the other two unidentified recipients. The letter to Miss Peacock apologizes for having kept her book. The letter dated May 12, 1909, regards the price of a drawing. The letter dated December 13, 1900, pertains to getting a seat on a possible train to London either Thursday or Sunday.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Authors, English -- 20th century
• British literature

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Max Beerbohm Correspondence by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).