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Collection of Annie Holdsworth Lee-Hamilton Materials

 Collection
Identifier: LEE-HAMILTON-1

Scope and Contents

The collection contains letters to Violet Paget, copies of letters from Paget, and one manuscript tipped into book by her husband, Eugene Lee-Hamilton.

Dates

  • 1902 - 1908

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Materials to be used on site during regular Special Collections hours or by appointment. Photocopying or scanning may be possible at discretion of staff for nominal fee. Digital cameras are permitted. Materials may be protected by copyright.

Biographical / Historical

Annie E. Holdsworth was an Anglo-Caribbean novelist; born in Jamaica; daughter of the Reverend William Holdsworth; married Eugene Lee-Hamilton in 1898. She began writing as a girl; came to London on father's death; first worked on the staff of Review of Reviews; became co-editor with Lady Henry Somerset of The Woman's Signal.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains letters to Violet Paget, copies of letters from Paget, and one manuscript in book by her husband, Eugene Lee-Hamilton.

Arrangement

Materials arranged in three series: Correspondence from Annie Holdsworth Lee-Hamilton, Correspondence to Annie Holdsworth Lee-Hamilton, Manuscripts.

Custodial History

Materials acquired via gift or purchase.

Title
Finding Aid for the Collection of Annie Holdsworth Lee-Hamilton Materials
Author
Colby College Special Collections, Waterville, Maine
Date
2013
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Colby College Special Collections Repository

Special Collections & Archives (SC&A), located in Miller Library, is the college’s repository for historically and culturally -significant materials, including the college archives. Our fabulous materials range in date from the 12th to the 21st centuries and represent a wide range of formats. We fully support Colby’s academic program and innovative pedagogies through aspirational collection development, faculty and student engagement, teaching and exhibition.