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John Ruskin letters 1850-1879

MS 053


Collection Summary

Creator: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900.
Collection Name: John Ruskin letters
Inclusive Dates: 1850-1879
Physical Description:.2 linear feet
Abstract:John Ruskin, 1819-1900, was an English art critic, social reformer, and author. Portfolio contains 12 signed holograph letters sent by Ruskin to William Roscoe Osler and his father, T. Smith Osler, 1873 to 1879; 12 others are to his friend Charles H. Woodd, circa 1850 to 1879. Several of the letters are undated. Also included are typewritten transcripts of the letters to the Oslers, which concern William's career in art.
Collection Number:MS 053
Language: Materials are in English.
Repository: University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
University of Arizona
PO Box 210055
Tucson, AZ 85721-0055
Phone: 520-621-6423
Fax: 520-621-9733
URL: http://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/
E-Mail: LBRY-askspcoll@email.arizona.edu

Biographical Note

English art critic, social reformer, and author.


Scope and Content Note

Portfolio contains 12 signed holograph letters sent by Ruskin to William Roscoe Osler and his father, T. Smith Osler, 1873 to 1879; 12 others are to his friend Charles H. Woodd, circa 1850 to 1879. Several of the letters are undated. Also included are typewritten transcripts of the letters to the Oslers, which concern William's career in art.


Arrangement

This collection is organized chronologically.

Restrictions

Restrictions

There are no restrictions on this collection.

Copyright

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Access Terms

Personal Name(s)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 -- Correspondence.


Administrative Information

Credit Line

John Ruskin letters (MS 053). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Acquired as gift, 1953.

Processing History

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