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Glenn Sadler Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Wade-B-4

Scope and Contents

This archive contains 3 series: Articles & Publications, Correspondence, and Illustrations & Listings.

The Articles & Publications series contains articles, book excerpts, corrected proofs for Thomas Wingfold, Curate by George MacDonald, and two books (noted below). The Correspondence series contains letters from Arthur Hughes, correspondence relating to Sadler’s research on Hughes, and letters to Sadler including those from Clyde Kilby, Warren Lewis, C.S. Lewis, Florence (Michal) Williams, and Owen Barfield. The Illustrations & Listings series includes reproductions of art by Arthur Hughes, including photographs, and library / archival collection listings of related Hughes materials.

Books (stored in book collection):

Arthur Hughes: Pre-Raphaelite Painter, National Museum of Wales & Leighton House, London, 1971. Stored in book collection under the call number: ND497.H86 A4 1971

Goldman, Paul. Victorian Illustrated Books: 1850-1870, The Heydey of Wood-Engraving. Boston: David R. Godine Publishers, 1994. Stored in book collection under the call number: Z1023 .G65 1994

Dates

  • Created: 1849-1994
  • Other: Date acquired: 12/31/1969

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Materials from other archival repositories may require permissions from the owning institutions for reproduction or publication.

Biographical or Historical Information

The materials in this archive were deposited at the Wade Center by Glenn Sadler in March 2015, and include publications, correspondence, illustrations, and other items relating to Sadler’s research on the artist, Arthur Hughes (1832-1915). Hughes was an English illustrator and painter who provided illustrations for many of the published works of George MacDonald.

Extent

1.00 box : 12 folders, 2 books, 1 set of proofs, 1 binder

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The materials in this archive include publications, correspondence, illustrations, and other items relating to Glenn Sadler's research on the artist, Arthur Hughes (1832-1915), who served as the illustrator for many of George MacDonald's published works. Also included: a set of corrected proofs for Thomas Wingfold, Curate by George MacDonald.

Arrangement Note

The collection is arranged by series with folder level control.

Source of Acquisition

15/31

Related Materials

Researchers interested in this archive may also wish to consult the following resources in the Wade Center holdings:

Wade Center Book Collection: Contains many books by George MacDonald with illustrations by Arthur Hughes.

Wade Center Letter Collections: The letter collections for Barfield, Williams, and Lewis contain original letters which came from this collection. Copies of those letters are stored in this archive.

Other materials in the Wade Center holdings may relate to the topics in this archive. See the archivist for further research assistance.

Separated Materials

Books (stored in book collection):

Arthur Hughes: Pre-Raphaelite Painter, National Museum of Wales & Leighton House, London, 1971. Call number: ND497.H86 A4 1971

Goldman, Paul. Victorian Illustrated Books: 1850-1870, The Heydey of Wood-Engraving. Boston: David R. Godine Publishers, 1994. Call number: Z1023 .G65 1994

Other Descriptive Information

There is an acquisition file for this collection.

Processing Information

Processed by Laura Schmidt

Title
Glenn Sadler Collection
Author
Laura Schmidt
Date
02/2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Marion E. Wade Center Repository

Contact:
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