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Letter from Rose M. Crawshay to Helen Allingham
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1875 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British philanthropist Rose Mary Crawshay to Helen and William Allingham, inviting the two to dine with her next Wednesday. She writes that she is anxious to make Mr. Allingham's acquaintance. Crawshay states that Miss Lynn Linton will be there as well.
Letter from Rose M. Crawshay to Helen Allingham
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1888 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British philanthropist Rose Mary Crawshay to Helen and William Allingham, asking if they would receive a package of fish by Mail Train from Sweden. She also asks if the Allingham's would be able to host her for a visit next summer. She writes that she spent her Christmas with her eldest son. The letter is written on monogrammed stationery with an image of the...
Letter to Helen Allingham, September 18, 1910
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1910 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One envelope addressed to Helen Allingham, c/o Miss K. Gibsons, at Thurlestone, Kingsbridge. The envelope is postmarked September 18, 1910. Sender unknown.
Letter from James Anthony Froude to Martin Farquhar Tupper, December 3, 188u
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 188-12 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English writer and editor of Fraser's Magazine, James Anthony Froude to English writer and poet Martin Farquhar Tupper, regarding Froude's writing on the life of Thomas Carlyle, following his death in 1882. Froude writes that he wanted to present Carlyle the way he knew him personally. In a note Tupper writes on the top of the first page, he explains that he ...
Letter from James Anthony Froude to Thomas Carlyle, January 28, 1877
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1877 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One written copy of a letter from English writer and editor of Fraser's Magazine, James Anthony Froude to British essayist Thomas Carlyle, regarding the business of Fraser's Magazine. Froude writes that Thomas Longman has never liked William Allingham, and dislikes Allingham as editor of the magazine. Froude tells Carlyle that he would not take the editorship from Allingham,...
Letter from H. Rider Haggard to Graves, Alfred Perceval, January 31, 1888
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1888 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One note from English writer H. Rider Haggard to Anglo-Irish poet Alfred Perceval Graves, informing Graves to meet Saturday at 1, at the Albemarle Club. Haggard signs the note, "Yours in plain English, H. Rider Haggard.
Letter from Charles Kingsley to James Anthony Froude, July 10, 1873
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1873 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English historian and clergyman Charles Kingsley to English writer and editor of Fraser's Magazine, James Anthony Froude, regarding an article written about the decay in the supply of merchant seamen, which was written by a well known naval officer. Kingsley indicates that the author is interested in contributing the article to Fraser's Magazine. Kingsley als...
Letter from Henry Taylor to Lewis Campbell, June 6, 1885
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1885 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter and corresponding envelope from English dramatist Sir Henry Taylor to Lewis Campbell, thanking Campbell for his translation of Sophocles. Taylor writes that he really admires Campbell. The accompanying envelope is postmarked June 6, 1885. The letter's paper is embossed with the name of the papermaker, "Parkins & Gotto, London.
Letter from Sergeant Ralph Thomas to James Foggo
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1854 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Sergeant Ralph Thomas to the brothers James and George Foggo, regarding an original painting that John Everett Millais did of his house in Trafalgar Square.
Letter from Fred Whishaw to Nellie Lomax Allingham, March 30, 1909
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1909 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from Russian-born British novelist Fred Whishaw to Nellie Lomax Allingham, wishing Nellie congratulations on her wedding day the coming Saturday. Whishaw writes that he hopes Nellie will be happy for a hundred years to come. In a postscript, Whishaw writes that his little present is not nearly pretty enough but asks that Nellie accept it alongside the letter.
Letter from Myles Birket Foster to Helen Allingham, December 1893
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1893 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One sketch done by Myles Birket Foster of a shed which he had painted. The sketch was done on a page from an exhibition catalog, which lists the artist's contributions to the exhibition. Description of the sketch is written by Helen Allingham.
Letter from William Black, July 14, undated
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One sketch of a map by British novelist William Black, depicting the location of his home in London. The sketch is titled "Map of the Seat of War (With W.. Black's compliments)." The accompanying note utilizes military language in an invitation to his home on July 14, at 7:45 pm. The 'troops' are instructed to take the Victoria train line at 7:13 pm.
Letter from Bertha Thomas to Helen Allingham, September 25, 19uu
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British novelist Bertha Thomas to Helen Allingham, thanking Helen for the theater tickets but explaining she will be unable to use them as she will be away from town for a month. Thomas returns the tickets to Helen with the hopes of someone else being able to use them. Thomas inquires whether Helen has ever visited Peaslake.
Letter from Leslie Thomson to Helen Allingham, July 19, 1913
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1913 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from British artist Leslie Thomson to Helen Allingham, thanking Helen for contribution to the Heywood Butt Testimonial. Thomson believes Mr. Butt's contributions to the society should be recognized.
Letter from Hamo Thornycroft to Helen Allingham, December 27, 1907
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1907 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English sculptor Hamo Thornycroft to Helen Allingham, sending Helen two tickets and inviting her to visit his studio in Kensington should she be in town during the next few weeks. Thornycroft invites Helen to view the statue of Tennyson he is working on. He asks she visit on an afternoon after the 12th of January, except for Saturday and Monday afternoons.
Letter from Hamo Thornycroft to Helen Allingham, June 25, 1910
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1910 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English sculptor Hamo Thornycroft to Helen Allingham, sending a photograph of the Cambridge Tennyson statue, which he believes he promised to her.
Letter from Emilie A. Venturi to Helen Allingham, December 30, 1874
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1874 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English writer and activist Emilie A. Venturi to Helen Allingham, regarding stargazing. Venturi mentions she heard from "Mary" that Wednesday is the day to see the "monuments of the celestial bodies," but is too busy to do so. Venturi promises she will visit on the first Wednesday in 1875.
Letter from Adrian Ludwig Richter, undated
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One autograph by German painter Adrian Ludwig Richter.
Letter from Bayard Taylor to William Allingham, October 20, 1866
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1866 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One autograph by American poet Bayard Taylor, written on a note to William Allingham offering his sincerest regards. The note is dated October 20, 1866, and has been attached to a large piece of paper.
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Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One blank envelope used to hold miscellaneous autographs. Envelope was labeled, but the writing is indiscernible.
Letter from Walter Pater to Lewis Campbell, April 30, 18uu-19uu
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 18-19 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English essayist Walter Pater to Lewis Campbell, informing Campbell that he will do what was proposed, but asks for some time to collect his thoughts. Pater hopes to send the results of his work in about a week's time.
Letter from Charles Santley to Miss Worthington, October 11, 1895
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1895 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One letter from English opera singer Charles Santley to Miss Worthington, informing her that she can procure Boosey's edition of Lucrezia. He writes that he is saddened to hear that she is not well, and inquires if he will see her Tuesday.
Letter from George du Maurier to Basil Woodd Smith, November 1, 1889
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1889 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One note from British cartoonist George du Maurier to Basil Woodd Smith, in which he mentions Mr. William Allingham.
Letter from Austin Dobson to Arthur Waugh, April 8, 1892
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1892 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One note from English poet and essayist Austin Dobson to Arthur Waugh, informing Waugh that a headache the previous evening prevented him from offering thanks for the kind present.
Letter to Nellie Lomax Allingham, December 12, 1906
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1906 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One envelope addressed to Miss Nellie Lomax, in St. John's Wood. The envelope is postmarked December 12, 1906. Sender unknown.
Letter from Edmund Blair Leighton, undated
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One fragment of a letter from English painter Edmund Blair Leighton. The fragment mentions a possible donation to a small fund Leighton is gathering.
Letter from Unknown, undated
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One fragment of a letter signed by an unknown individual.
Letter from A.T. Atchison to C.W. Siemens, 1881
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1881 | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One membership card addressed to German-British electrical engineer C.W. Siemens for the British Association, for the membership year of 1881. The backside of the card informs Siemen the location of the club's meeting, and is signed A.T. Atchison (Jackal). The price of the dinner is listed as 5 pounds 6 shillings, and requests an RSVP. Atchison writes a note to Siemens, info...
Letter from Alfred East, undated
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One autograph by English painter Alfred East. Autograph is taken from fragment of letter, likely regarding a dinner held for the Artists' General Benevolent Institution, containing a postscript regarding the price of dinner tickets, which cost 21 shillings. The letter's writing is in a different hand than the artist's signature.
Letter from Walter Besant, undated
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One autograph by English novelist Walter Besant.
Letter from John William North, undated
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One autograph by British landscape painter John William North.
Letter from William Allingham, undated
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920Handwritten poem by William Allingham titled "Painter and Critic." Poem consists of two stanzas. The poem's title is written on the verso side of the leaf of paper, and was originally titled "Artists' and Critic." Includes a note written by Helen Allingham, indicating the poem is by William Allingham, and is written in his hand.
Letter from William Allingham, undated
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920Handwritten poem titled "Flos Hyemalis," by William Allingham. Poem is accompanied by a note from Helen Allingham, indicating that William Allingham wrote this poem for Lady Shelley's niece Floss. Poem is written in colored pencil, and contains 6 stanzas.
Letter from Laslett J. Pott, undated
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One autograph by British painter Laslett J. Pott.
Letter from Felix Semon, undated
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One autograph by German-British physician Felix Semon.
Letter from Alfred East, undated
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | William Allingham papers, 1846-1920One autograph by English painter Alfred East.
McCulloch, Warren S. and Rook, 1945, 1947-49, 1952-55, 1957-60, 1963-64, 1966, 1968-70, 1972 (1 of 6)
Document | 1972 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)Papers of Heinz von Foerster (1911-2002), professor of electrical engineering (1949-74) and biophysics (1962-74) and director of Biological Computer Laboratory (BCL) (1958-74) including correspondence relating to cybernetics, BCL, futurism, alternative living, cognitive processes, artificial intelligence, artificial language. Correspondents include W. Ross Ashby, Murray Babc...
Humphrey, Hubert
Document | 1959-1962 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)Papers of Heinz von Foerster (1911-2002), professor of electrical engineering (1949-74) and biophysics (1962-74) and director of Biological Computer Laboratory (BCL) (1958-74) including correspondence relating to cybernetics, BCL, futurism, alternative living, cognitive processes, artificial intelligence, artificial language. Correspondents include W. Ross Ashby, Murray Babc...
Hurley, Neil, 1967
Document | 1967 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)Papers of Heinz von Foerster (1911-2002), professor of electrical engineering (1949-74) and biophysics (1962-74) and director of Biological Computer Laboratory (BCL) (1958-74) including correspondence relating to cybernetics, BCL, futurism, alternative living, cognitive processes, artificial intelligence, artificial language. Correspondents include W. Ross Ashby, Murray Babc...
Howard, Bernard, 1951
Document | 1951 | The Cybernetics Thought Collective (Digital Surrogates)Papers of Heinz von Foerster (1911-2002), professor of electrical engineering (1949-74) and biophysics (1962-74) and director of Biological Computer Laboratory (BCL) (1958-74) including correspondence relating to cybernetics, BCL, futurism, alternative living, cognitive processes, artificial intelligence, artificial language. Correspondents include W. Ross Ashby, Murray Babc...

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