MS 920 23
Reference code
MS 920 23
Title
Hannen family archive: A collection of 18th, 19th and 20th century autograph letters, signatures and antiquarian items
Level
Series
Date
1741-1905
Extent & medium
2 files and 1 portfolio
Content description
A diverse collection of 18th, and 19th and 20th century signed autograph letters and fragments of letters, possibly mostly assembled by Lord James Hannen (1821-1894) but also added to by other members of the Hannen family; including letters from literary, legal, political and cultural figures
Arrangement
The collection was disordered and has been arranged by the archivist into three sub-series:
01. Autograph letters and fragments of autograph letters
02. Autographs, clipped signatures and addressed envelopes
03. Antiquarian items
01. Autograph letters and fragments of autograph letters
02. Autographs, clipped signatures and addressed envelopes
03. Antiquarian items
Physical characteristics
Originally housed in several coloured portfolios
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- Hannen family archive: A collection of 18th, 19th and 20th century signed autograph letters and fragments of letters, MS 920 23 01, (1773-1905)
- Hannen family archive: A collection of 18th, 19th and 20th century autographs and clipped signatures, MS 920 23 02, (c.1837-c.1898)
- Hannen family archive: A collection of 18th and 19th century antiquarian items, MS 920 23 03, (1741-1848)