]> parsons_a Alfred Parsons Letter An description of his letter at Syracuse University LMD &su_name; &su_address; 08 December 2009 Laura Deal08 December 2009 English Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Parsons, Alfred, 1847-1920. Alfred Parsons Letter 1847-1920 1 folder (SC) Photocopy of an undated letter sent by the English novelist Thomas Hardy to illustrator Alfred Parsons. 2725777 English Biographical History

Alfred Parsons (1847-1920) was an English artist and illustrator. He worked for Harper's Magazine and often drew illustrations for the short stories of Thomas Hardy, the naturalist novelist.

 Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Alfred Parsons Letter consists of a photocopy of a letter written by Thomas Hardy and addressed to Alfred Parsons. The letter is written on "Max Gate near Dorchester" letterhead and dated only "Thursday Jan 24." Hardy discusses arrangements for a visit from Parsons later in the week.

 Arrangement of the Collection

Single item.

 Subject and Genre Headings Art -- Illustrators Literature -- British Parsons, Alfred, 1847-1920. Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928. Correspondence. Authors. Illustrators. Access Restrictions

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 Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Thomas Hardy Letter, &su_name;

Inventory Correspondence undated359