Item 42: Letter from W[illiam]. D[ean]. Howells to Mr. Palmer, 1886 October 19
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 42
Dates
- Created: 1886 October 19
Creator
- Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letter
Condition Note:
Excellent
Measurements:
7 1/16 in. x 4 7/16 in.
Description:
This is a letter from William Howells to Mr. Palmer on October 19, 1886. The letter is about a book and he asks for feedback on the title. The creator of this letter, William Howells, was born in Ohio in 1837. He was a realist novelist, playwright, literary critic, and was nicknamed “The Dean of American Letters” while also being known for his tenure as editor of a magazine. In 1904 Howells was one of the first seven people who were chosen for membership in the American Academy of Arts and Letters. At the time of this letter, Howell’s poetry was collected for another manuscript. In other collections on William Howells, Howells has had additional correspondence with the unnamed Mr Palmer, specifically regarding giving readings from his books. Based upon this knowledge, it can be inferred that Palmer and Howells frequently communicated regarding sharing his works. However, Howells concludes his letter by noting that they must respect the English “promulgation,” likely referring to the Berne Convention of September 1886. The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works originated an international agreement on protections and copyrights for original works.
Location:
Boston
Transcription:
3rd Beacon St.
Boston Oct 19, 1886
Dear Mr. Palmer:
I shall be very glad of the box, and I should like much to see a rehearsal. If you think “priest and painter” a better advertising title, please keep it. In that acre, however, we must acknowledge our debt to the English promuligation[sic, promulgation]
Yours sincerely
W. D. Howells
Creator
- Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 (Person)
Repository Details
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570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu