R. Dyke Benjamin collection of John Ruskin and his circle
Overview
Personal and professional correspondence and other papers of John Ruskin and his circle.
Dates
- Creation: 1815-1916
Creator
- Benjamin, R. Dyke (Collector, Person)
Language of Materials
English and Greek.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
.75 linear feet (1 box)Collection includes John Ruskin’s notebook containing Greek exercises, photographs, images, checks, and newspaper clippings. Most of the collection consists of correspondence between Ruskin and his inner circle and third-party correspondence. Also included are administrative papers belonging to the collector, R. Dyke Benjamin.
Biographical / Historical
John Ruskin was an English art critic, writer, social thinker, and draughtsman. R. Dyke Benjamin is an avid collector of Ruskin's memorabilia and manuscripts.
Arrangement
Collection is minimally processed. Materials are arranged into four series: Compositions; Correspondence; Documents; and Drawings, Photographs, and Images. Under each series, items are arranged alphabetically by author or title, thereunder chronologically.
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2018M-023. Gift of R. Dyke Benjamin in 2017 August.
Processing Information
Processed by Magdaline Lawhorn, 2018 May.
Occupation
Topical
Creator
- Benjamin, R. Dyke (Collector, Person)
- Title
- Benjamin, R. Dyke, collector. R. Dyke Benjamin collection of John Ruskin and his circle, 1815-1916 (MS Eng 1812): Guide.
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University.
- Date
- 2018 May 14
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02850
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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