Jack Mooney collection of Rhoda Broughton
Collection consists of correspondence and supporting research material collected by Jack Mooney by or about Rhoda Broughton.
Dates
- 1873 - 1920
Creator
- Broughton, Rhoda, 1840-1920 (Person)
Access Restriction
Collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
Information on copyright and other restrictions available from Rare Books and Special Collections, Thomas Cooper Library, University of South Carolina.
Extent
7 boxes
Biographical / Historical
Rhoda Broughton was a late Victorian novelist whose popular stories featured strong, independent young women. Her best-selling novels were considered risqué, although her conclusions would be considered moralistic by modern standards. She was extremely prolific and her close management of her career is evidenced in her correspondence with her publisher, Richard Bentley.
Arrangement
Organized in 4 series: I. Works ; II. General correspondence between Rhoda Broughton and her associates, with transcripts ; III. - IV. Research materials.
- Authors, English -- 19th century -- Archives.
- Broughton, Rhoda, 1840-1920 -- Correspondence.
Creator
- Broughton, Rhoda, 1840-1920 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Irvin Department of Rare Books and Special Collections Repository
Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library
1322 Greene Street
Columbia SC 29208 USA
(803) 777-3847
tclrare@mailbox.sc.edu
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