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William Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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  • Carte de visite photograph from Briton Riviere to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesOne carte de visite from British artist Briton Riviere to William Allingham. The photograph is of Briton Riviere. The photograph was taken at Maull & Fox: Photographers to the Royal Family; Portraits and Miniature Painters, based in London. There is no date on the photo, but Riviere signs the front of the photograph.
  • Copy of letter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, April 19, 1853
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1853Copy of one letter from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham in which Patmore shares he has received a letter form the Editor of the North British Review, which encouraged to give up an article reviewing Alexander Smith to another contributor, likely a friend of Smith's. Patmore mentions that he is the Poetical contributor of the North British Review, and tried...
  • Copy of Letter from William Allingham to James Anthony Froude, circa 1873
    Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1873Copy of one letter from William Allingham to James Anthony Froude apologizing for bothering Froude again and discusses concerns over his salary. This letter is a copy of Allingham's letter to Froude dated Nov. 21, 1873. The letter's paper contains a watermark that reads, "Antient Laid Post.
  • Copy of Letter from William Allingham to James Anthony Froude, February 14, 1877
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877Copy of one letter from William Allingham to James Anthony Froude about Fraser magazine and metions mutal friend Thomas Carlyle.
  • Copy of Letter from William Allingham to James Anthony Froude, January 29, 1877
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1877Copy of one letter from William Allingham to James Anthony Froude telling Froude he is finishing the March member issue of Fraser's magazine. He also discusses terms of an agreement.
  • Copy of letter from William Allingham to Thomas Longman, February 7, 1877
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877Copy of one letter from William Allingham to English publisher Thomas Longman stating he is thankful that the company is satisfied with Allingham's editorship of Fraser magazine.
  • Copy of letter from William Allingham to Thomas Longman, January 29, 1877
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1877One letter from William Allingham to English publisher Thomas Longman containing a copy of letter to Thomas Longman and then another to his publishing house regarding the editorship of Fraser's magazine.
  • Copy of Newspaper article from Dante Gabriel Rossetti to William Allingham, February 25, circa 1854
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1854Copy of one newspaper article from the Illustrated Sydney News, written by Dante Gabriel Rossetti to William Allingham, and corresponding envelope written by Allingham's son Henry Allingham. The original article was printed unsigned by the author in the Illustrated Sydney News on Feb. 25th, 1854. The article is written regarding artist Thomas Woolner's medallion of Mr. W.C. ...
  • Copy of Petition from William Allingham to the Earl of Derby, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pagesCopy of petition to the Early of Derby from Allingham and fellow residents of Hindhead, a neighborhood in Surrey, regarding the roadside land and its use for waste; the residents are concerned for the outcome.
  • Draft of Petition to the Earl of Derby, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesEarly draft of petition to the Early of Derby from Allingham and fellow residents of Hindhead, a neighborhood in Surrey, regarding the roadside land and its use for waste; the residents are concerned for the outcome.
  • Drawing from Sydney Prior Hall to Helen Allingham, 18uu-19uu
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesOne drawing by British portrait artist and illustrator Sydney Prior Hall to Helen Allingham. Paper contains two prelimary sketches, labeled as "Sketch by Sydney Hall." First drawing is titled "Running Turk," and is accompanied by the address for 15 Regents Sq. Drawing depicts a soldier mid-stride accompanied by a horse, which the solider is leading by the bridle. The second ...
  • Ellen Terry, unknown year
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850-1920One carte de visite of English actress Ellen Terry to Helen Allingham, the photograph exhibits Terry in costume, and is undated. The photograph was taken by H.N King based in Bath. There is an inscription on the back indicating the photograph is of Ellen Terry.
  • Envelope addressed to William Allingham from Mrs. Bodichon, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pagesOne small envelope inscribed with the name Mrs. Bodichon and her address, 5 Blandford Square, NW, London. Allingham's name is written on the inside flap of the envelope.
  • Envelope from Adelaide Anne Procter to William Allingham, October 30, 1861
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1861One envelope from English poet Adelaide Anne Procter to William Allingham. The envelope is addressed to William Allingham in Ballyshannon. The envelope is post-marked Oct. 30-31, and Nov. 1, 1861.
  • Envelope from Alexander Munro to William Allingham, April 25-26, 1856
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1856One envelope from British sculptor Alexander Munro to William Allingham. The envelope is addressed to William Allingham in Ballyshannon, and is post-marked April 25-26, 1856.
  • Envelope from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, December 7, 1849
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1849One envelope from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham. The envelope is post-marked December 7, 1849, and is addressed to Allingham at Ballyshannon.
  • Envelope from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, January 25-27, 1854
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854One envelope from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham. There is a note written on the seal flap of the envelope which reads, "Thanks for your invitation -- But my holidays this year are all expended. Better luck next time!" The envelope is post-marked January 25-27, 1854, and is addressed to Allingham at New Ross.
  • Envelope from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, March 12, 1850
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850One envelope from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham. The envelope is post-marked March 12-13, 1850, and is addressed to Allingham at Ballyshannon.
  • Envelope from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, November 20-21, 1850
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850One envelope from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham. The envelope is post-marked November 20-21, 1850, and is addressed to Allingham at Ballyshannon.
  • Envelope from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesOne envelope from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham. The envelope is undated, and is addressed to William Allingham at the Norfolk Hotel, Surrey Street, Strand in London.
  • Envelope from Henry George Hine to Helen Allingham, 18uu
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesOne envelope from English landscape painter and illustrator Henry George Hine to Helen Allingham. The envelope to addressed to "Mrs. Allingham," and also contains the signature "H.G. Hine.
  • Envelope from James Hannay to William Allingham, August 1-3, 1851
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1851One envelope from Scottish novelist James Hannay to William Allingham in Ballyshannon, Ireland. Hannay addresses the envelope to William Allingham (Jr.), and the envelope is post-marked Aug. 1-3 1851.
  • Envelope from Katherine Tynan Hinkson to Helen Allingham, 19uu
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesOne envelope from Irish writer Katharine Tynan Hinkson to Helen Allingham. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. William Allingham in Hampstead.
  • Envelope from Mary A. Petrie to William Allingham, September 4, 1857
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1857One envelope from the daughter of George Petrie and probable landscape painter, Mary A. (Marianne) Petrie to William Allingham. The envelope is addressed to Allingham in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. The envelope is post-marked September 4-5, 1857.
  • Envelope from Mary C. Ferguson addressed to William Allingham, October 15, 1864
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864One envelope from Mary C. Ferguson addressed to William Allingham in Lymington. The envelope is post-marked Oct. 15 & 17th 1864.
  • Envelope from Mary Howitt to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesOne envelope from English poet Mary Howitt to William Allingham. The envelope is undated but contains Allingham's address in Strand, which is a part of London.
  • Envelope from Mary Howitt to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesOne envelope from English poet Mary Howitt to William Allingham. The envelope is undated but contains Allingham's address in Strand, which is a part of London. The envelope also says that it is paid.
  • Envelope from Max Müller to William Allingham, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesOne envelope from German-born philologist and Orientalist Max Müller to William Allingham at an address in Dublin.
  • Envelope from Norman Moore to William Allingham, circa 1856
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1856One envelope from British doctor and historian Norman Moore to William Allingham. The envelope is addressed to Allingham at the Norfolk Hotel, Surrey Street, Strand, which is located in Westminster in London.
  • Envelope from Sir Henry Irving to Helen Allingham, 1892
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1892One envelope from English stage actor Sir Henry Irving to Helen Allingham. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. Allingham in Hampstead. The envelope is post-marked 1892. The flap is embossed with the name "Lyceum Theatre." The stationary was produced by Partridge & Cooper.
  • Envelope from Sir Henry Taylor to William Allingham, November 25-26, 1853
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesOne envelope from English dramatist and poet Sir Henry Taylor to William Allingham addressed to Allingham in Coleraine, Ireland and post-marked Nov. 25-26, 1853.
  • Envelope from Thomas Woolner to William Allingham, November 17-18, 1850
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850One envelope from British sculptor and poet Thomas Woolner to William Allingham. The envelope is addressed to Allingham at Ballyshannon, and is post-marked November 17-18, 1850.
  • French Assignat
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1789-1793French assignat for 5 livres, printed as part of the series 16502. The assignat was used during the French Revolutionary period, under the French Republic. The Assignat contains a handwritten signature, and contains the motto, "Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite, Ou La Mort," (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, or Death).
  • Letter from Adelaide Anne Procter to William Allingham, circa 1861
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1861One letter from English poet Adelaide Anne Procter to William Allingham apologizing that the poem Allingham submitted for the "Victoria Regia" was edited without Allingham seeing a proof. Procter believes that there likely would have been no changes made, but Allingham should have seen a proof. She notes that the poem was corrected to match the manuscript provided.
  • Letter from Adelaide Anne Procter to William Allingham, September 9, circa 1861
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1861One letter from English poet Adelaide Anne Procter to William Allingham acknowledging the reception of his note and poem he sent for the Victoria Regia, a book of poetry and prose published in 1861 and edited by Procter. Procter informs Allingham that it is too late to change it, and that it is in the earlier part of the volume. She will send proofs soon.
  • Letter from Adrian Ludwig Richter, undated
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesOne autograph by German painter Adrian Ludwig Richter.
  • Letter from Albert Goodwin to Helen Allingham, March 14, 1916
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1916One letter from British landscape painter Albert Goodwin to Helen Allingham regarding his personal woe. Goodwin mentions his gratitude for the more than forty years he had with his wife. Goodwin writes regarding his wife's battle with bouts of pneumonia, and quick death. Goodwin also writes that he thinks his own time may not be long.
  • Letter from Albert Joseph Moore to William Allingham, April 10, 1878
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1878One letter from English painter Albert Joseph Moore to William Allingham accepting with pleasure Allingham's invitation to dine with him on Thursday. He mentions that he will be unable to arrive before 8 o'clock that evening. The letter is signed A. Moore, but is likely the artist Albert Joseph Moore, as he was associated with the Pre-Raphaelites.
  • Letter from Alexander Munro to William Allingham, December circa 1855
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1855One letter from British sculptor Alexander Munro to William Allingham writing regarding Allingham's previous letter which Munro had yet to respond to, and mentions his intentions of writing from Paris during his visit with Dante Gabriel Rossetti. He writes regarding the poet and shared acquaintance, Robert Browning and his new volume. Munro informs Allingham that Arthur Hugh...
  • Letter from Alexander Munro to William Allingham, January 31, circa 1857
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1857One letter from British sculptor Alexander Munro to William Allingham informing him that he lost the letter with the names of whom Allingham's photos are to be given, and shares that the letter arrived on January 10th, and he is now writing 3 weeks to the day exactly. Munro also informs Allingham that Hughes, Rossetti, and Stephens have all stopped by and left with a copy of...
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