Rebecca West note, 16 August 1931
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Summary
- Creator:
- West, Rebecca, 1892-1983, correspondent
Baskin, Lisa Unger, former owner - Abstract:
- Rebecca West was a British writer and critic. The Rebecca West note consists of a single autograph manuscript note to an unknown correspondent reading, "With Miss Rebecca West's compliments." On letterhead stationery: 15, Orchard Court. Portman Square.W.1., Welbeck 3606.
- Extent:
- 0.1 Linear Feet (1 item)
- Language:
- Materials in English
- Research Center:
- Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture
- Collection ID:
- RL.11402
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of a single autograph manuscript note to an unknown recipient which reads, "With Miss Rebecca West's compliments." On letterhead stationery: 15, Orchard Court. Portman Square.W.1., Welbeck 3606.
- Biographical / historical:
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Rebecca West was a prominent British writer and literary critic who published in many genres, including fiction, non-fiction, social and cultural criticism, biography, and journalism. She worked on behalf of the suffrage movement, and had a reputation as a spokeswoman for feminist and socialist causes. West traveled extensively and befriended many literary and political figures of her day. She had a son with the writer H.G. Wells. West was created a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
- Acquisition information:
- The Rebecca West note was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2015.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Megan E. Lewis, March, 2017
Accessions described in this collection guide: 2015-0050-LUBMSS503
- Dimensions:
- 12.5 x 16.5
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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