University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois I-Mark

The items in the Digital Collections of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library contain materials which represent or depict sensitive topics or were written from perspectives using outdated or biased language. The Library condemns discrimination and hatred on any grounds. As a research library that supports the mission and values of this land grant institution, it is incumbent upon the University Library to preserve, describe, and provide access to materials to accurately document our past, support learning about it, and effect change in the present. In accordance with the American Library Association’s Freedom to Read statement, we do not censor our materials or prevent patrons from accessing them.

If you have questions regarding this statement or any content in the Library’s digital collections, please contact digitalcollections@lists.illinois.edu

American Library Association’s Freedom to Read Statement

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at the University Library

Letter from Emilie A. Venturi to Helen Allingham, December 28, 1892

Permalink

https://digital.library.illinois.edu/items/099eac30-0ed4-013c-47d9-02d0d7bfd6e4-a
No Copyright - United States (RightsStatements.org)

This item is in the public domain.

Descriptive Information

Title
Letter from Emilie A. Venturi to Helen Allingham, December 28, 1892
Creator
Venturi, Emilie Ashurst, -1893  
Date
1892-12-28  
Description
One postcard from English writer and activist Emilie A. Venturi to Helen Allingham, asking Helen to send her Mary Carlyle's address, and expresses feeling "ame damnée," at having been so mentally and physically ill for a long period of time. Venturi mentions she is mending, but is still writing from bed.
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
7.5 x 12.1 cm
Language
  • English
  • French
Geographic Subject
  • Chelsea (London, England)  
  • Hampstead (London, England)  
Subject
  • Venturi, Emilie Ashurst, -1893  
  • Allingham, Helen Paterson, 1848-1926  
Genre Subject
  • Manuscript  
  • Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence
Box Number
5
Folder Number
52
Folder Title
Venturi, Emilie A. to Helen Allingham, 1874, 1892
Container
MSS 00003: Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 3: Correspondence to and from Helen Allingham; Box 5, Folder 52: Venturi, Emilie A. to Helen Allingham, 1874, 1892
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Rights Description
This item is in the public domain.
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
Repository
Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Type
Correspondence  
Identifier
00003_005_052_02
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Emilie A. Venturi to Helen Allingham, December 28, 1892
CreatorVenturi, Emilie Ashurst, -1893  
Date1892-12-28  
DescriptionOne postcard from English writer and activist Emilie A. Venturi to Helen Allingham, asking Helen to send her Mary Carlyle's address, and expresses feeling "ame damnée," at having been so mentally and physically ill for a long period of time. Venturi mentions she is mending, but is still writing from bed.
Extent1 postcard
Dimensions7.5 x 12.1 cm
Language
  • English
  • French
Geographic Subject
  • Chelsea (London, England)  
  • Hampstead (London, England)  
Subject
  • Venturi, Emilie Ashurst, -1893  
  • Allingham, Helen Paterson, 1848-1926  
Genre Subject
  • Manuscript  
  • Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence
Box Number5
Folder Number52
Folder TitleVenturi, Emilie A. to Helen Allingham, 1874, 1892
ContainerMSS 00003: Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 3: Correspondence to and from Helen Allingham; Box 5, Folder 52: Venturi, Emilie A. to Helen Allingham, 1874, 1892
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Rights DescriptionThis item is in the public domain.
Acquisition InformationPurchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
RepositoryRare Book & Manuscript Library
TypeCorrespondence  
Identifier00003_005_052_02
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

Download Options

  Zip of Original Files…   Zip of JPEGs PDF
00003_005_052_02-001.tif
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
00003_005_052_02-002.tif
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
Email Curator About This Item
for questions and to provide feedback.