Millicent Fawcett autograph notes, 1879-1908
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Summary
- Creator:
- Fawcett, Millicent Garrett, Dame, 1847-1929
- Abstract:
- Millicent Garrett Fawcett (1847-1929) was an English politician, writer, and feminist. Collection comprises three autograph notes written by Fawcett.
- Extent:
- 0.1 Linear Feet (3 items)
- Language:
- Materials in English.
- Collection ID:
- RL.11913
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection comprises three autograph notes written by Fawcett. Two (1879, 1882, with covers) were written to Mrs. Thorne at the London School of Medicine for Women, one regarding a subscription to a fund for the hospital, the other with an agreement to speak at a distribution of prizes. The final note was written to Mrs. Dalby (1908), regarding a check for traveling expenses, and her pleasure regarding meeting and talking about supporters of justice for women.
- Biographical / historical:
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Millicent Garrett Fawcett (1847-1929) was an English politician, writer, and feminist.
- Acquisition information:
- The Millicent Fawcett Autograph Notes were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2015.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Alice Poffinberger, July, 2021
Accessions described in this collection guide: 2015-0050-LUBMSS205, 2015-0050-LUBMSS206, 2015-0050-LUBMSS207
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Subjects
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- Subjects:
- Women -- England -- 20th century
- Format:
- personal correspondence
- Names:
- London School of Medicine for Women
Lisa Unger Baskin Collection (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library)
Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture
Fawcett, Millicent Garrett, Dame, 1847-1929 -- Correspondence
Baskin, Lisa Unger, former owner
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