Cyril Clemens Collection
Scope and Content Note
The Cyril Clemens Collection spans the years 1686-1982, with the bulk of the material dating from 1927 to 1970. The collection consists of letters, chiefly photocopies, received from various prominent people relating to the International Mark Twain Society or to some aspect of Samuel Langhorne Clemens's life or literary works. Also included are several books on Samuel Langhorne Clemens written by Cyril Clemens and copies of historical letters and documents collected by him, the earliest of which is a letter written by James II, king of England, in 1686.
Dates
- Creation: 1686-1982
- Creation: Majority of material found within ( 1927-1970)
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Access and Restrictions
The Cyril Clemens Collection is open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.
Copyright Status
The status of copyright in the unpublished writings of Cyril Clemens or of individuals represented in the collection is governed by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S.C.).
Extent
350 items
1 container
0.4 linear feet
Abstract
Biographer and editor. Letters received from prominent people relating to the International Mark Twain Society or to some aspect of Samuel Langhorne Clemens's life or literary works written by him under the name Mark Twain. Also includes production materials for several works on him by Cyril Clemens, and copies of historical documents collected by Cyril Clemens.
Arrangement of the Papers
This collection is arranged alphabetically by type of material or topic.
Catalog Record
Provenance
The collection of Cyril Clemens, biographer and editor, was given to the Library of Congress by Clemens from 1932 to 1985.
Processing History
The Cyril Clemens Collection was processed in 1984 and revised and expanded in 1997. The finding aid was revised in 2010.
Source
- Clemens, Cyril, 1902- (Creator, Person)
Subject
- Clemens, Cyril, 1902-1999. (Person)
- Clemens, Samuel Langhorne, 1835-1910. (Person)
- James II, King of England, 1633-1701--Correspondence. (Person)
- Twain, Mark, 1835-1910. (Person)
- International Mark Twain Society. (Organization)
Occupation
Topical
Uniform Title
- Title
- Cyril Clemens Collection
- Subtitle
- A Finding Aid to the Collection in the Library of Congress
- Author
- Prepared by David MathesonRevised and expanded by Margaret McAleer
- Date
- 2010
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Part of the Manuscript Division Repository
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