Wells, Catherine Jane, 5 Apr. 1919
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one series entitled Correspondence. The letters in this collection are mainly from Wells to Reginald Turner, and generally concern Wells’ travel plans. Some of the letters refer to visits to Turner in Italy with Wells’ mistress, Rebecca West. Some refer to Wells’ travel plans with a later mistress, Odette Keun. Others refer to family plans with his sons Gip and Frank. A few letters discuss literary matters, such as articles or stories to be published. One letter is from Catherine Wells to Turner.
The thirteen letters in this collection are dated from 1911[?] to 1937. They are arranged in three groupings: letters to Turner from Wells, 1913-1928; letters to others from Wells, 1911[?] to 1937; and a letter dated 1919[?] to Turner from H.G.'s wife, Catherine Wells. Within each grouping, the letters have been arranged chronologically. There are typed transcriptions of each letter.
Dates
- Creation: 5 Apr. 1919
Creator
- From the Collection: Wells, Herbert, George, 1866-1946 (Person)
- From the Collection: Wells, Catherine, 1872-1927 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 0.21 Linear Feet (One 2.5-inch document box)
Language of Materials
English
Materials Specific Details
Jane says that H.G. gave her the letter because she does all of his translation business. She agrees that a short story by H.G. can be translated for the Review and suggests The Country of the Blind and The Door in the Wall. She says that H.G., Frank, and Gip send their love, and remarks that H.G. is sick and would be cheered up if Turner would come and “take a half penny out of the top of [his] head again.”
Repository Details
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