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Title

Archive of the Benson Family

Shelfmark

MSS. Benson 1/1-3/78; Benson adds. 1-22

Summary

Papers of Arthur Christopher Benson, writer (1862-1925), Edward Frederic Benson, writer (1867-1940), Edward White Benson, Archbishop of Canterbury (1829-1896), Robert Hugh Benson, Roman Catholic Writer and Apologist (1871-1914), Margaret Benson, Egyptologist and religious philosopher (1865-1916).

Date

18th-20th century

Language

English

Physical extent

33.99 Linear metres

309 Shelfmarks

Custodial history

MSS. Benson, formerly Dep. Benson, were deposited by K.S.P. McDowall in 1949; MSS. Benson adds., were formerly owned by Mrs. Alice Russell.

Acquisition

Bought, 1991.

Subject

20th century

19th century

English literature -- 20th century

English literature -- 19th century

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