MS 449 01
Reference code
MS 449 01
Title
Eric Williams: Literary correspondence
Level
Series
Administrative / Biographical history
Throughout his writing career, Williams worked with Van Loewen literary agents. The majority of his books were published by Collins publishers, with the exception of ‘Complete and Free’, which was published by Eyre & Spottswoode.
Date
1948-1959
Extent & medium
9 boxes
[6 sub-series]
[6 sub-series]
Content description
This series contains correspondence regarding the publication and promotion of his various works, but with particular reference to ‘The Wooden Horse’; ‘The Tunnel’; ‘Complete and Free’; and ‘Dragoman Pass’. The majority of the letters are to his literary agents or publishers and carbon copies of his replies are frequently included.
Arrangement
The files have been arranged in 6 sub-series created to reflect the nature of the material.
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Number 1 of 3 at this Level
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Beneath this record in the archive hierarchy
- Eric Williams: Correspondence with Jan Van Loewen, MS 449 01 01, (1950-1959)
- Eric Williams: Correspondence with Collins publishers, MS 449 01 02, (1948-1959)
- Eric Williams: Correspondence with Eyre & Spottiswoode and other English publishers, MS 449 01 03, (1952-1958)
- Eric Williams: Correspondence regarding overseas editions of his books, MS 449 01 04, (1949-1958)
- Eric Williams: Correspondence regarding general publicity of his books, MS 449 01 05, (1949-1958)
- Eric Williams: General correspondence, MS 449 01 06, (1951-1959)