Galdos Benito Perez Papers, 1887-1898
Collection context
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Summary
- Abstract:
- Galdos Benito Perez was born on May 10, 1843 and was a Spanish writer and realist novelist. This collection includes a series of 50 letters written by Perez to Manuel Tolosa Latour, a physician and writer. This collection also includes a photograph of the exterior and a pencil sketch of the interior of Perez Galdos's Villa San Quintin at Santander.
- Extent:
- 0.25 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English , Spanish; Castilian .
- Preferred citation:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Galdos Benito Perez Papers, 1887-1898. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Perez Papers).
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection includes a series of 50 letters written by Perez to Manuel Tolosa Latour (1857-1919), a physician and writer. This collection also includes a photograph of the exterior and a pencil sketch of the interior of Perez Galdos's Villa San Quintin at Santander. The letters were published in Ruth Schmidt, ed. Cartas entre dos amigos del teatro: Manuel Tolosa Latour y Benito Prez Galds (Cabildo Insular de Gran Canaria, 1969).
- Biographical / historical:
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Galdos Benito Perez was born on May 10, 1843. Perez published 31 novels, 46 Epidodios Nacionales, 23 plays, and 20 volumes of shorter fiction, journalism, and other writings. Perez loved to travel and was inspired by philosophy, theater, and music. Perez was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature five times between 1912-1916 and was elected to the Royal Spanish Academy in 1897. Perez died on January 4, 1920.
- Acquisition information:
- This collection was acquired by the University at Albany Libraries in 1965.
- Processing information:
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Processed by unprocessed.
- Arrangement:
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The collection is unprocessed and is likely disorganized. Individual items may be difficult to find.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Using these materials
- Access:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- Restrictions:
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Access to this collection is restricted because it is unprocessed. Portions of the collection may contain recent administrative records and/or personally identifiable information. While it is likely that portions of the collection may be viewed, access must be managed by an archivist.
- Terms of access:
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The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
- Preferred citation:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Galdos Benito Perez Papers, 1887-1898. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Perez Papers).