Guide to the Beryl Graves Collection of Laura (Riding) Jackson Correspondence,
1925-1940

Collection Number: 6301

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

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Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
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DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Beryl Graves collection of Laura (Riding) Jackson correspondence, 1925-1940.
Collection Number:
6301
Creator:
Beryl Graves
Quantity:
.2 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
Personal records and correspondence.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Consists of personal records and correspondence pertaining to Laura (Riding) Jackson, collected by Beryl Graves. The correspondence includes letters exchanged between Laura (Riding) Jackson and a variety of corespondents, including Schuyler B. Jackson, publishers Arthur Barker and Constable, and Nancy Cunard. There are also several letters to Robert Graves.
Language:
Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Beryl Graves (Hodge) is the wife of English poet and author Robert Graves. Their relationship started in 1940 and continued until his death.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Consists of personal records and correspondence pertaining to Laura (Riding) Jackson, collected by Beryl Graves. The correspondence includes letters exchanged between Laura (Riding) Jackson and a variety of corespondents, including Schuyler B. Jackson, publishers Arthur Barker and Constable, and Nancy Cunard. There are also several letters to Robert Graves.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Graves, Beryl,
Cunard, Nancy, 1896-1965.
Graves, Robert, 1895-
Jackson, Laura (Riding), 1901-
Jackson, Schuyler B.

Subjects:
American literature--20th century.
American literature--20th century.
Authors, American.
INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Beryl Graves collection of Laura (Riding) Jackson correspondence, #6301. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
CONTAINER LIST

Date
Description
Container
Correspondence: incoming
July 2, 1934
[Author unknown, incomplete letter]
 Box 1 Folder 1
Jan. 23-Feb. 3, 1933
Barker, Arthur
 Box 1 Folder 1
Feb. 3-Mar. 7, 1934
Constable & Co.
 Box 1 Folder 1
July 20-Aug. 1, 1933
Coyle, Cathleen
 Box 1 Folder 1
Correspondence: outgoing
Dec. 31, 1931-Mar. 11, 1934
Box 1 Folder 2
Aug. 8, 1939-July 24, 1940
Box 1 Folder 3
1925
Divorce judgment between Laura Gottschalk and Louis Gottschalk, issued by the Jefferson County (KY) Circuit Court
 Box 1 Folder 4
1925
Passport issued to Laura R. Gottschalk
 Box 1 Folder 4
1934
Cedula personal, certificate issued to Laura Riding in Deya, Majorca
 Box 1 Folder 4