Masefield family letters to Florence Corliss Lamont
Overview
Letters to Florence Lamont from various members of the family of British poet, John Masefield.
Dates
- Creation: 1916-1952
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
.5 linear feet (2 boxes)Most letters are to Florence Lamont, but some also sent to her husband, Thomas W. Lamont. Letters concern family life and current events.
Biographical / Historical
Constance Masefield (1867-1960) was the wife of John Masefield (1878-1967), the British poet. Judith Masefield (b.1904) was the only daughter of Constance and John Masefield, and she was an author and illustrator. Lewis Crommelin Masefield (1910-1942) was the only son of Constance and John Masefield and was killed in action in Africa in WW II. Florence Corliss Lamont (1872-1952) was the wife of Thomas W. (Thomas William) Lamont (1870-1948), the New York banker.
John and Constance Masefield were longtime friends with Thomas and Florence Lamont.
Physical Location
b [Shelved with bMS Eng 1457]
Immediate Source of Acquisition
*55M-154, *55M-155, and *55M-156. Deposit of the children of Thomas W. Lamont, 23 Wall Street, New York, New York; received: 1956 February; gift 1978 January 1.
Bibliography
Processing Information
Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt
- Title
- Masefield family. Masefield family letters to Florence Corliss Lamont: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou00211
Repository Details
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