Description
This collection consists of correspondence both to and from English
painter and writer W. Graham Robertson (1866-1948), including letters from literary and
theatrical persons and fan mail regarding his published reminiscences, Time was (1931).
There are approximately 800 letters from Robertson to Kerrison Preston and also 15 notebooks
and sketchbooks of Robertson's.
Background
Walford Graham Robertson (1866-1948) was a wealthy English painter, writer, and collector of William Blake watercolors.
Extent
1,606 pieces in 17 boxes and 1 envelope.
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