Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900

Two sets of galley proofs (author's proof and working copy), both with handwritten revisions, corrections, editor's and proofreader's marks.

Photocopied materials.

Includes an itinerary and related information regarding Wilde's American tour; reproduction of statements of honorariums paid to Wilde. Photocopied tear sheets from The Boston Transcript (30-31 Jan, 1-2 Feb 1882) have been removed from the papers due to their poor condition.

"...with the Worst Authors'". Transcription of an article appearing in the Pall Mall Gazette.

"Gerard" writes, in part: "I am forwarding...a letter from Oscar Wilde to my grandfather...."

Ellmann requests confirmation of whether or not Oscar Wilde was recorded at being at l'Hotel St. George in January 1895.

Regarding Ellmann's Foreword, written for "Bruce's" book on Clongowes Wood College and Joyce; draft of the Foreword with handwritten revisions. Includes information regarding possible Gill relation that may have dined with Wilde and Doyle.

Gould's remarks relating to Oscar Wilde, Yeats, Lionel Johnson and related topics. Includes a copy of Gould's application for a research grant from The British Academy.

Graham writes, in part: "...The shocked Victortian views on homsexuality of 1894/5 lasted on - N of Ireland for a long time and Wilde's name or works were not allowed...." Includes Graham's letter with extensive information about Oscar Wilde and others.

Refers Ellmann to the Public Records Office regarding the papers in Regina vs. Queensbury case.