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Tablet Publishing Company editorial correspondence

 Collection
Collection MS-2003-019: Tablet Publishing Company editorial correspondence

Dates

  • Creation: 1966-1981

Scope and Contents

Consists of correspondence to John Cumming, literary editor of The Tablet, from various English and Scottish writers. Manuscripts of poems, essays, and reviews by these authors are also included.

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research.

Restrictions on use

These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.

Historical note

English Catholic periodical The Tablet was founded in London in 1840 by Frederick Lucas, a Quaker convert to Catholicism. As of 2023, it was the second oldest weekly journal in Britain.

Source:

"The Tablet," Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tablet

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (1 container )

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Consists of correspondence to John Cumming, literary editor of The Tablet, from various English and Scottish writers. Manuscripts of poems, essays, and reviews by these authors are also included.

Arrangement

Alphabetical by correspondent.

Provenance

Because the current accessioning system was not used until January 1986, it is not possible to know exactly the dates of acquisition of materials received before that time.

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Title
Tablet Publishing Company Editorial Correspondence
Status
Completed
Subtitle
1966-1981
Author
Elizabeth Peters
Date
2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

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