Grant Richards papers, 1897-1930s
Grant Richards (1872-1948) was a renowned English publisher and novelist responsible for developing a moderately successful publishing enterprise between the late 1890s and early 1900s. Correspondence between senders and Richards forms the bulk of the collection detailing aspects of his business dealings with literary figures, artists, scientists, publishers, and people hoping for an opportunity to get their manuscripts published. American publisher Alfred A. Knopf, E.S.P. Haynes and William Dacres Adams are among some notable names in the collection.
