Collection of Eugene Lee-Hamilton Materials
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of correspondence, primarily to mother Matilda Paget, half-sister Violet Paget, and other literary or social acquaintances; a typsecript compilation of letters (including some by Violet Paget) 1870-1871; manuscripts, documents pertaining to his diplomatic career, and first appearances, 1866-1905.
Dates
- 1858 - 1907
Creator
- Lee-Hamilton, Eugene, 1845-1907 (Person)
Language of Materials
English primarily, with 2 items in French.
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
Eugene Lee-Hamilton (6 January 1845 – 9 September 1907) was a late Victorian English poet and half-brother to writer Violet Paget (Venon Lee). His work includes some notable sonnets in the style of Petrarch. He endowed a literary prize administered by Oriel College in Oxford University, where he was a student.
Extent
1.0 Linear Feet
Abstract
The collection consists of correspondence, primarily to mother Matilda Paget, half-sister Violet Paget, and other literary or social acquaintances; a typsecript compilation of letters (including some by Violet Paget)dated 1870-1871; manuscripts, documents pertaining to his diplomatic career, and first appearances, 1866-1905.
Arrangement
Materials arranged in three series: Correspondence from Eugene Lee-Hamilton, Correspondence to Eugene Lee-Hamilton, Manuscripts.
Custodial History
Materials acquired via gift or purchase.
- Title
- Finding Aid to the Collection of Eugene 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
