Archives Of The Royal Literary Fund 1790 – 1918
Complete files on microfilm of the Royal Literary Fund for the period 1790 – 1918, together with a printed guide. Compiled with an historical introduction by Dr. Nigel Cross, Archivist to the R.L.F.
“Gentlemen, this great metropolis is famous for many things… among others for its collection of manuscripts treasures. You will find no mass of records superior in interest and importance to the Archives of the Literary Fund”. Disraeli, 1853.
“One of the most valuable… sources for confidential information about the great writers”. Richard Ellman, Oxford University.
145 reels with printed guide
Reference: RLF