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Guide to the Rebecca West note, 16 August 1931
Summary
Rebecca West was a British writer and critic. The Rebecca West note consists of a single autograph manuscript note to an unknown correspondent reading, "With Miss Rebecca West's compliments." On letterhead stationery: 15, Orchard Court. Portman Square.W.1., Welbeck 3606.
Collection Details
- Collection Number
- RL.11402
- Title
- Rebecca West note
- Date
- 16 August 1931
- Extent
- 0.1 Linear Feet, 1 item
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
- Language
- Materials in English
Collection Overview
The collection consists of a single autograph manuscript note to an unknown recipient which reads, "With Miss Rebecca West's compliments." On letterhead stationery: 15, Orchard Court. Portman Square.W.1., Welbeck 3606.
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How to Cite
[Identification of item], Rebecca West note, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
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Rebecca West was a prominent British writer and literary critic who published in many genres, including fiction, non-fiction, social and cultural criticism, biography, and journalism. She worked on behalf of the suffrage movement, and had a reputation as a spokeswoman for feminist and socialist causes. West traveled extensively and befriended many literary and political figures of her day. She had a son with the writer H.G. Wells. West was created a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
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Provenance
The Rebecca West note was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2015.
Processing Information
Processed by Megan E. Lewis, March, 2017
Accessions described in this collection guide: 2015-0050-LUBMSS503