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Bronte Society Collection
1853-2002
[bulk 1989-1999]
MS 26
Descriptive Summary
| Creator: |
Bronte Society |
| Title: |
Bronte Society Collection |
| Dates: |
1853-2002 |
| Abstract: |
The collection consists of printed information pertaining to the Bronte Society
including the society transactions, newsletters, gazette, flyers, and ads. In
addition, a copy of the 1853 paper edition of Villette by Currer Bell,
Charlotte Bronte’s pen name, is included. |
| Quantity: |
0.5 linear feet-- |
Administrative History
The Bronte Society is “one of the oldest literary societies in the English
speaking world,” according to their website (http://www.bronte.org.uk). Membership is
open to anyone who wishes to join.
The copy of Villette printed in 1853
represents one of the instances in which Charlotte Bronte used her pen name,
Currer Bell, for the purpose of publication. The particular edition in this
collection is the New York, Harper & Bros. Villette was her third
published novel (1853) following Jane Eyre and Shirley.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by document type.
Description
The collection consists of printed material from the Bronte Society and one copy
of Charlotte Bronte’s novel, Villette (paper back edition, 1853).
Restrictions
None.
Subject Headings
Brontë Society -- Periodicals.
Brontë family -- Periodicals.
English literature -- Societies, etc.
Brontë Charlotte, 1816-1855.
Villette.
Folder List
Box 1
Folder 1. Transactions, Vol. 17, 1997-1980
Folder 2. Transactions, Vol. 18, 1981-1985
Folder 3.
Transactions, Vol. 19, 1986-1989
Folder 4.
Transactions, Vol. 20, 1990-1993
Folder 5.
Transactions, Vol. 21, 1993-1996
Folder 6.
Transactions, Vol. 22, 1997
Folder 7.
Transactions, Vol. 23, 24, 1998-1999
Folder 8. Transactions, Vol. 25, 26, 2000-2001
Folder 9. Villette (one paper copy, 1853)
Box 2
Folder 1. Bronte Society Gazette, 1990-2002
Folder 2.
Bronte Newsletter, 1982-2000
Folder 3.
Printed Information. 1977-2000
Folder 4.
Printed Information, 1977-2000
Folder 5.
Society Elections, 1977-2000
Folder 6.
Annual Meeting, 1994-2001
Administrative Information
| Preferred Citation: |
Please cite Bronte Society Collection, MS 26, Archives, Philip Weltner Library,
Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, Georgia. Permission to publish from this
collection must be approved in writing by the Director of the Library,
Oglethorpe University. |
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