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West, Rebecca, 1892-1983

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1892-12-21 - 1983-03-15

Biography

Author, reporter, and literary critic.

Found in 118 Collections and/or Records:

Baptismal register excerpt, 1878-02-23, 1863

 Item — Box 2: Series 1986.002.1.1-70; Series 1986.002.2.1-75; Series 1986.002.3.1-68, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1986.002.1.2.1.007
Scope and Contents

Reprinted excerpt from a baptismal register from St. Jacobi Church in Hamburg regarding the birth of Mary Henriette Georgine Schabert.

Note the date variations: the reprint was created in 1878, but the original birth was recorded in 1863, on the 4th page of the register, and is listed as item number 34.

Dates: 1878-02-23; Event: 1863
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Rebecca West collection / Correspondence / Andrews, Ernest

"CA" to Henry Andrews, date illegible

 Item — Box 2: Series 1986.002.1.1-70; Series 1986.002.2.1-75; Series 1986.002.3.1-68, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1986.002.1.2.2.015
Scope and Contents

"This is the sort of thing, and very nice it is. The beautiful hour is [?] about 10 to 11, and I have it on another terrace which gives me a view of the Mediterranean between pines and mimosas with great olive flowers sticking up..."

Dates: date illegible
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Rebecca West collection / Correspondence / Andrews, Henry Maxwell

Carl E. Rollyson papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2005-001
Scope and Contents

The Carl Rollyson archive consists of correspondence, research files, taped interviews, photographs, books, memorabilia, etc. for the biographies he has written on Rebecca West, Marilyn Monroe, Lillian Hellman, Martha Gellhorn, Norman Mailer and Susan Sontag. This collection comprises approximately 100 linear feet. This collection is unprocessed.

Dates: Undated
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives

Carola Grindea to Rebecca West, 1982-06-27

 Item — Box 1: Series 1986.002.1.1-70; Series 1986.002.2.1-75; Series 1986.002.3.1-68, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1986.002.1.1.1.037
Scope and Contents

"Dear Dame Rebecca, I was very glad to hear from your secretary that you might consider favourably to write a short tribute to ADAM on its 45th anniversary-under one editor - which will coincide with Miron's 75th birthday..."

Dates: 1982-06-27
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Rebecca West collection / Correspondence / Adam International Review

Certificate of naturalization to an alien, 1910-11-30 - 1910-12-17

 Item — Box 2: Series 1986.002.1.1-70; Series 1986.002.2.1-75; Series 1986.002.3.1-68, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1986.002.1.2.1.012
Scope and Contents

Form filled out by hand. Indicates that Ernest Andrews became a naturalized Colonial Subject in Rangoon, British Burma. Verso gives an Oath of Allegiance which has been notarized and registered with the British Home Office.

Dates: 1910-11-30 - 1910-12-17
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Rebecca West collection / Correspondence / Andrews, Ernest

Consul appointment paper, 1899-08-17

 Item — Box 2: Series 1986.002.1.1-70; Series 1986.002.2.1-75; Series 1986.002.3.1-68, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1986.002.1.2.1.004
Scope and Contents

Formal and original document appointing Ernest Andrews to be the Consul in Rangoon for the King of Siam. Signature at the bottom reads "Salisbury," likely signed by or for Britain's Prime Minister in 1899, Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury.

Dates: 1899-08-17
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Rebecca West collection / Correspondence / Andrews, Ernest

Death notice for Johann Albert Schabert, 1904-07-11

 Item — Box 2: Series 1986.002.1.1-70; Series 1986.002.2.1-75; Series 1986.002.3.1-68, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1986.002.1.2.1.003
Scope and Contents

Text roughly translates to "Through this we fulfill the sad duty of the passing of my dear husband, our faithful father and grandfather..." and lists Schabert's titles and honoraries. There is also a list of named relatives.

Dates: 1904-07-11
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Rebecca West collection / Correspondence / Andrews, Ernest

Draft form, after 1905

 Item — Box 2: Series 1986.002.1.1-70; Series 1986.002.2.1-75; Series 1986.002.3.1-68, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1986.002.1.2.1.009
Scope and Contents

Handwritten document giving information about Ernest Andrews, such as his address, position. In a numbered format as though this is meant to be a drafted response to a formal document.

Dates: after 1905
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Rebecca West collection / Correspondence / Andrews, Ernest

Envelope - National Registration Act, 1915

 Item — Box 2: Series 1986.002.1.1-70; Series 1986.002.2.1-75; Series 1986.002.3.1-68, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1986.002.1.2.1.015
Scope and Contents

Envelope addressed to Ernest Andrews. Official printing across the envelope regarding the National Registration Act of 1915.

Dates: 1915
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Rebecca West collection / Correspondence / Andrews, Ernest

Envelope - Wallace Brothers, undated; date illegible

 Item — Box 2: Series 1986.002.1.1-70; Series 1986.002.2.1-75; Series 1986.002.3.1-68, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1986.002.1.2.1.017
Scope and Contents

Preprinted envelope from Wallace Brothers. Handwritten notes say "per book post" and "naturalization papers".

Dates: undated; date illegible
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Rebecca West collection / Correspondence / Andrews, Ernest

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