]> barrie_jm J. M. Barrie Letter A description of the item at Syracuse University MRC &su_name; &su_address; 23 Aug 2007 Michele Combs 23 Aug 2007 English Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937 J. M. Barrie Letter 1919 1 letter (SC) Letter from J.M. Barrie about press cuttings for one of his plays 2558084 English Biographical History

J. M. Barrie (1860-1937) was a Scottish journalist, playwright and author. Although best known for his children's book Peter Pan, he also wrote a number of plays and novels for adults. His friends and acquaintances included H.G. Wells, George Bernard Shaw, Arthur Conan Doyle and P.G. Wodehouse. In 1913 he was made a baronet and in 1922 he received the Order of Merit; he also served as lord rector of St. Andrew's University (1919-1922) and chancellor of Edinburgh University (1930-1937).

Scope and Contents of the Collection

The J. M. Barrie Letter consists of a single letter from Barrie, dated 16 Dec 1919, concerning press cuttings for one of his plays.

Subject and Genre HeadingsLiterature -- British Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937. Authors, Scottish -- 20th century. Letters (correspondence) Authors. Access Restrictions

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Inventory Correspondence 1919 200