Lord Edward Pelham-Clinton papers, 1838-1907

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Summary

Creator:
Pelham-Clinton, Edward, Lord, 1836-1907
Abstract:
Lord Pelham-Clinton was the Groom-in-waiting and the Master of the Household to Queen Victoria. Collection houses the papers of Lord Edward William Pelham-Clinton, including recollections of Queen Victoria and Edward VII, diaries, and autograph albums.
Extent:
10 Linear Feet
53 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.01008

Background

Scope and content:

Collection houses the papers of Lord Edward William Pelham-Clinton, including recollections of Queen Victoria and Edward VII, diaries, and autograph albums.

Biographical / historical:

Lord Edward William Pelham-Clinton (August 11, 1836-July 9, 1907), after receiving his education at Eton, served in the military at Crimea, India and Canada, eventually reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. From 1881 to 1894, Pelham-Clinton served as Groom-in-waiting to Queen Victoria. Consequently he acted as Master of the Household from 1894 until her death. Pelham-Clinton received two of the most top honors in Britain: Knight Commander of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order.

Acquisition information:
The Lord Edward Pelham-Clinton papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase from 1985-1989.
Processing information:

Processed by Joanne Fairhurst, March 2013

Encoded by Joanne Fairhurst, March 2013

Physical location:
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Collection is open for research.

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Lord Edward Pelham-Clinton Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.