Scope and Contents
The collection consists of documents, correspondence, and drawings by the English artist William Blake and his colleague John Linnell. Included are business and financial documents covering the relationship between Blake and Linnell, a letter from Blake to Linnell, two drawings by Blake, and a portrait of Blake by Linnell. The items were acquired by the library between 1941 and 1973.
Dates
- 1780 - 1957
- Majority of material found within 1780 - 1834
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Existence and Location of Copies
The entire collection is available in digital form.
Conditions Governing Use
The William Blake Collection is the physical property of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University. Literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. For further information, consult the appropriate curator.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection of documents was acquired by gift and purchase from various sources between 1941 and 1973. Source information is recorded at the folder level in the contents list. For further information, consult the appropriate curator.
Arrangement
Organized into two series: I. Documents Related to the Book of Job, 1819-1941. II. Other Papers, 1780-1957.
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Abstract
The collection consists of documents, correspondence, and drawings by the English artist William Blake and his colleague John Linnell. Included are business and financial documents covering the relationship between Blake and Linnell, a letter from Blake to Linnell, two drawings by Blake, and a portrait of Blake by Linnell. The items were acquired by the library between 1941 and 1973.
William Blake (1757-1827)
English artist and poet.
Processing Information
This finding aid was produced from previously existing cards in the Manuscripts Catalog. All pertinent bibliographical information has been retained.
Former call number: MS Vault Shelves Blake
- Account books -- England -- 19th century
- Artists -- Great Britain -- 18th century
- Artists -- Great Britain -- 18th century
- Artists -- Great Britain -- 19th century
- Artists -- Great Britain -- 19th century
- Blake, William, 1757-1827
- Drawings (visual works) -- England -- 18th century
- Linnell, John, 1792-1882
- Watercolors (paintings) -- England -- 18th century
- Title
- Guide to the William Blake Collection
- Author
- by Beinecke Staff
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Repository
Location
121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Opening Hours
Access Information
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