An Inventory of His Collection at the Harry Ransom Center
Creator:
Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael),
1825-1894
Title:
R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Collection
Dates:
1841-1963, undated
Extent:
5 boxes (2.10 linear feet), 1 oversize folder (osf)
Abstract:
Includes manuscripts of works by the
Scottish adventure writer R. M. Ballantyne, as well as letters he wrote and
received, and some personal papers. Most of the correspondents are his wife and
other family members. Some diaries, journals, and sketchbooks contain sketches
and
drawings by Ballantyne, some in color. Most items bear numbers assigned by the
former owner, Eric Quayle, and are described in his catalog, which is also included
in this collection.
Call Number:
Manuscript Collection MS-0197
Language:
English,
French,
Italian
Access:
Open for research
Administrative Information
Processed by:
Joan Sibley and Sara Saastamoinen, 2012
Note:
This finding aid replicates and replaces information previously available only in
a
card catalog. Please see the explanatory note at the end of this finding aid for
information regarding the arrangement of the manuscripts as well as the
abbreviations commonly used in descriptions.
