Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- London, Charmian
- Abstract:
- The collection consists primarily of letters from California writer Charmian London to literary agent Harvey Taylor, in the early 1930s, discussing both personal and business subjects. Taylor was acting as an agent for Charmian and the works of her late husband, writer Jack London, at this time.
- Extent:
- 65 pieces in 1 box
- Language:
- The records are in English .
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists primarily of letters from Charmian London to literary agent Harvey Taylor, discussing both personal and business subjects. Taylor was acting as an agent for Charmian and the works of her late husband, Jack London, at this time. The letters also seem to indicate a romantic relationship. Also included are a few letters or fragments from others, including Eliza London Shepard and Anna Strunsky Walling, chiefly to Charmian London that she appears to have forwarded to Taylor.
- Biographical / historical:
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Charmian London (1873-1955) was an American writer and the second wife of author Jack London (1876-1916). After her husband's death in 1916, she supported their Beauty Ranch in Sonoma County, California, with the sales of various rights to Jack's works for publication and adaptation.
- Acquisition information:
- This collection was purchased at Butterfield and Butterfield, sale 68312, Nov. 30, 1998.
- Arrangement:
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The letters are arranged alphabetically by author, and then chronologically.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information, please visit the Huntington's website: www.huntington.org.
- Location of this collection:
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1151 Oxford RoadSan Marino, CA 91108, US
- Contact:
- (626) 405-2191