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Walter Crane Correspondence

A description of his correspondence at Syracuse University

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Crane, Walter, 1845-1915.
Title: Walter Crane Correspondence
Inclusive Dates: 1894-1899
Quantity: 1 folder (SC)
Abstract: Two letters written by the English illustrator Walter Crane.
Language: English
Repository: Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center

Biographical History

Walter Crane (1845-1915) was an English artist and illustrator associated with the Arts and Crafts Movement. He was particularly known for his children's book illustrations.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Walter Crane Correspondence consists of two letters written by Crane. The first letter is dated 4 Feb 1894 and written on "13 Holland St., Kensington W." letterhead. It is addressed to "Miss Constance Maud," possibly Constance Elizabeth Maud, the female author and suffragette. Crane agrees to read a manuscript of Maud's that she asked him to illustrate.

The second letter is dated 17 Feb 1899. The name it is addressed to is illegible, but he or she appears to have been associated with the Manchester Technical School (now The University of Manchester). The note also makes reference to the Leeds FireClay Company.

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Arrangement of the Collection

The items are in chronological order.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.

Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Related Material

Special Collections Research Center holds a large collection of books written and/or illustrated by Walter Crane.

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Subject Headings

Persons

Crane, Walter, 1845-1915.

Corporate Bodies

Municipal Technical School (Manchester, England)

Subjects

Illustrators -- England -- Correspondence.

Places

Kensington (London, England) -- History.
Manchester (England) -- History.

Genres and Forms

Correspondence.

Occupations

Illustrators.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Walter Crane Correspondence,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Purchased, 1967.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: LMD
Date: 22 Feb 2010
Revision history:

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