Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Alida Klementaski Monro, May 29, 1918
Poets, English--20th century; Poetry--Women authors; Lesbian authors; Lesbians; Poets, English--20th century--Correspondence
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Alida Klementaski Monro dated May 29, 1918. Charlotte Mew quotes Lord Byron ("Man's love is of man's life a part; 'tis woman's whole existence.") and illustrates the quote with an ink drawing. In the drawing, a seated man reads the newspaper and smokes a pipe while a woman who is knelt before him removes his shoes.
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Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Alida Klementaski Monro, 1917
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Alida Klementaski Monro dated 1917. Charlotte Mew sketches a mattress and portraits of three imaginary individuals giving testimonials about the mattress. Recto of page 2 has been rotated for readability. On this page, Mew sketches a dog in a chair, a bird, and bags of seed. Text added later in pencil reads: "C.M.'s parrot thanks A.M.'s dog for [illegible]."
The Trees Are Down appearance with correction, undated
Poets, English--20th century; Poetry--Women authors; Lesbian authors; Lesbians
Appearance of Charlotte Mew's poem "The Trees are Down" with Mew's correction in ink, undated.
Charlotte Mew's clippings of Requiescat from the Nation, November 11, 1909
Charlotte Mew's clippings of "Requiescat" appearance in The Nation, November 11, 1909 with Mew's notes in ink and pencil.
Sydney Cockerell's clipping of Requiescat from The Nation, November 11, 1909
Sydney Cockerell's clipping of "Requiescat" appearance in The Nation, November 11, 1909 with Cockerell's note in ink.
Inscribed clipping of Old Shepherd's Prayer from The New Leader Book, 1922
Clipping of Mew's poem "Old Shepherd's Prayer" from "The New Leader Book" inscribed by Mew to Sydney C. Cockerell "With every good wish from Charlotte Mew Xmas 1922," 1922.
Moorland Night in The Nation and Athanaeum, January 24, 1925
Clipping of Charlotte Mew's poem "Moorland Night" from The Nation and The Athanaeum Vol. XXXVI, No. 17 with note in ink by Sydney Cockerell.
Page 582-583 of The Nation and The Athanaeum Vol. XXXVI, No. 17 with Mew's Moorland Night, 1925
Page 582-583 of The Nation and The Athanaeum Vol. XXXVI, No. 17 with Mew's poem "Moorland Night," 1925.
Clipping of The Little Portress with corrections, undated
Undated clipping of Mew's poem "The Little Portress" with corrections.
Clipping of photographs of Brittany, France, undated
Undated unidentified clipping of photographs of Brittany, France with French captions.
The Cenotaph in The Westminster Gazette (facsimile of 1919 clipping), 1919
Facsimile of 1919 clipping of Mew's poem "The Cenotaph" appearing in in The Westminster Gazette, 1919.
Cemetery card for Charlotte Mew's grave in Hampstead Cemetery, 1928
Cemetery card for Charlotte Mew's grave in Hampstead Cemetery, 1928.
Publishing agreement for The Farmer's Bride, second edition, November 1, 1920
Poets, English--20th century; Poetry--Women authors; Lesbian authors; Lesbians; Publishers and Publishing
This contract between Charlotte Mew and Harold Monro outlines terms for the expanded 1921 edition of "The Farmer's Bride," originally published in 1916. Page three (verso of page 2) has been rotated for readability.
Publishing agreement for The Farmer's Bride, first edition, February 18, 1916
Publishing agreement for the first edition of The Farmer's Bride signed by Charlotte Mew and witnessed by her sister Anne, dated February 18, 1916. Verso has been rotated for readability.
Receipt from London Cemetery Co. for Charlotte Mew's brother Henry's burial, March 22, 1901
Receipt from London Cemetery Co. for Charlotte Mew's brother Henry's burial, March 22, 1901.
Receipt from General Cemetery Co. for Frederick Mew's burial, September 13, 1898
Receipt from General Cemetery Co. for Charlotte Mew's father Frederick Mew's burial, September 13, 1898.
Frederick Mew's grant of exclusive right of burial in All Soul's Cemetery, March 24, 1876
Grant of exclusive right of burial in All Soul's Cemetery for Frederick Mew, Charlotte Mew's father, dated March 24, 1876. Verso has been rotated for readability.
Baptism certificate for Anna Kendall (Charlotte Mew's mother), January 22, 1867
Baptism certificate for Anna Kendall, Charlotte Mew's mother, dated January 22, 1867. Verso has been rotated for readability.
Photograph of Charlotte Mew's parrot, undated
Blurred, sepia-toned photograph of Charlotte Mew's parrot, known as Wek or Willie, perched atop his cage, undated.
Photograph of portrait of John Kendall, Charlotte Mew's maternal ancestor, undated
Photograph of portrait of John Kendall, Charlotte Mew's maternal ancestor, undated. Inscription in pencil reads: "This is a photograph of an oil painting which hung in Gordon Street. He is very like Anne Mew. A.M. (C.M.'s mother was a Kendall)."
Photograph of Charlotte Mew's mother, undated
Undated sepia-toned photograph of Charlotte Mew's mother as a young woman.
Photograph of Charlotte Mew's mother with baby, undated
Hand-colored photograph of Charlotte Mew's mother holding a baby, undated.
Photograph of Charlotte Mew and her siblings, July 9, 1876
Photograph of Charlotte Mew and four siblings dated July 9, 1876. A note in pencil reads "C.M. is in middle."
Undated black-and-white photograph of Charlotte Mew. Mew wears her light-colored hair short and wears a white dress.
Damaged and undated black-and-white photograph of Charlotte Mew. Mew wears her brown hair up and wears a traditional Victorian dress.
An undated, black-and-white photograph of Charlotte Mew. Mew has short, light-brown hair and is wearing a suit with polka-dotted bow tie.
An undated, black-and-white photograph of Charlotte Mew. Mew has short, light-colored hair and is wearing a pinstripe suit coat, tie, and ring on her middle finger.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to the Poetry Bookshop, August 25, 1926
Autographed letter signed from Charlotte Mew to the Poetry Bookshop dated August 25, 1926.
Typed letter from the Poetry Bookshop to Charlotte Mew, August 24, 1926
Typed letter from the Poetry Bookshop to Charlotte Mew dated August 24, 1926 with original envelope.
Autograph letter from Charlotte Mew to G.G. Pertwee, January 1922
Autograph letter from Charlotte Mew to G.G. Pertwee dated January 1922.
Autograph letter signed from G.G. Pertwee to Charlotte Mew, December 29, 1921
Autograph letter signed from G.G. Pertwee to Charlotte Mew dated December 29, 1921 with original envelope.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Miss E. Oliver, April 8, 1914
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Miss E. Oliver dated April 8, 1914 with original envelope.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Miss E. Oliver, June 27, 1911
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Miss E. Oliver dated June 27, 1911.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Miss E. Oliver, July 24, 1909
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Miss E. Oliver dated July 24, 1909.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Miss E. Oliver, July 14, 1909
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Miss E. Oliver dated July 14, 1909 with original envelope.
Autograph letter from Charlotte Mew to Miss E. Oliver, July 6, 1909
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Miss E. Oliver with original envelope, July 6, 1909.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Miss E. Oliver, 1902
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Miss E. Oliver with original envelope postmarked 1902.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro, February 20, 1928
Poets, English--20th century; Poetry--Women authors; Lesbian authors; Lesbians; Poets, English--20th century--Correspondence; Publishers and Publishing--Correspondence
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro dated February 20, 1928.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro, May 24, 1926
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro dated May 24, 1926.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro, November 28, 1924
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro dated November 28, 1924.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro, January 21, 1922
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro dated January 21, 1922.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro, July 20, 1920
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro dated July 20, 1920.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro, March 27, 1920
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro dated March 27, 1920.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro, July 29, 1916
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro dated July 29, 1916.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro, May 28, 1916
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro dated May 28, 1916.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro, May 16, 1916
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro dated May 16, 1916.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro, April 27, 1916
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro dated April 27, 1916.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro, March 12, 1916
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro dated March 12, 1916.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro, March 9, 1916
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro dated March 9, 1916.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro, March 4, 1916
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro dated March 4, 1916.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro, February 9, 1916
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro dated February 9, 1916.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro, January 18, 1916
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro dated January 18, 1916.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro, December 14, 1915
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Harold Monro dated December 14, 1915.
Handwritten list of Charlotte Mew's favorite French books sent to Alida Klementaski Monro, undated
A handwritten list of Charlotte Mew's favorite French books sent to Alida Klementaski Monro, undated.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Alida Klementaski Monro, October 1, 1926
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Alida Klementaski Monro dated October 1, 1926.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Alida Klementaski Monro, September 11, 1921
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Alida Klementaski Monro dated September 11, 1921.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Alida Klementaski Monro, March 28, 1921
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Alida Klementaski Monro dated March 28, 1921.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Alida Klementaski Monro, March 7, 1921
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Alida Klementaski Monro dated March 7, 1921.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Alida Klementaski Monro, February 24, 1921
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Alida Klementaski Monro dated February 24, 1921.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Alida Klementaski Monro, December 14, 1920
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Alida Klementaski Monro dated December 14, 1920.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Alida Klementaski Monro, November 7, 1918
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Alida Klementaski Monro dated November 7, 1918.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Evelyn Millard, February 20, 1928
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Evelyn Millard dated February 20, 1928.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Mrs. Hill, January 4, 1915
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Mrs. Hill dated January 4, 1915.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Mrs. Hill, July 24, 1913
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Mrs. Hill dated July 24, 1913.
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Mrs. Hill, March 12, 1913
Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Mew to Mrs. Hill dated March 12, 1913.
A Wedding Day, autograph manuscript, undated
Charlotte Mew's autograph manuscript of short story "A Wedding Day."
Spring 1915, autograph manuscript signed, May 23, 1915
Charlotte Mew's autograph manuscript of poem published as "May 1915" but here titled "Spring 1915." Signed "C.M.M." and dated May 23, 1915.
Sea Love, autograph manuscripts signed, undated
Charlotte Mew's undated autograph manuscript for poem "Sea Love."
Saturday Market, autograph manuscript signed, undated
Charlotte Mew's undated signed autograph manuscript for poem "Saturday Market."
A Quoi Bon Dire?, typed manuscript, undated
Charlotte Mew's undated typed manuscript for poem "A Quoi Bon Dire?" Mew's note in ink records that the poem was rejected when submitted for publication.
Moorland Night, typed manuscript, undated
Charlotte Mew's undated typed manuscript for poem "Moorland Night." Mew's note in ink records the poem's publication in The Nation.
Charlotte Mew's undated handwritten list of 11 poems to be added to expanded 1921 edition of "The Farmer's Bride."
In the Fields, typed manuscript, undated
Charlotte Mew's typed manuscript for poem "In The Fields." Mew's note in ink records the poem's 1923 publication in British newspaper The Sphere.
I Have Been Through the Gates, typed manuscript and proof with Mew's corrections, undated
Charlotte Mew's undated typed manuscript and proof of poem "I Have Been Through the Gates" with Mew's corrections in ink.
Quotations from Richard Jeffries copied by Charlotte Mew, undated
Copy of "Hodge's Last Masters" from "Hodge and His Masters" by Richard Jeffries written in Charlotte Mew's hand.
Here Lies a Prisoner, typed manuscripts, undated
Charlotte Mew's undated typed manuscripts of poem "Here Lies a Prisoner" with author's corrections.
From a Window, typed manuscript, undated
Charlotte Mew's undated typed manuscript of poem "From a Window" corrected by Mew in ink.
The Fête, typed manuscript with additional autograph manuscript on reverse, undated
Charlotte Mew's undated typed manuscript of poem "The Fête" with additional autograph manuscript on verso in blue ink, possibly called "The Gypsy's Lunch." For the digital collection, images of the autograph manuscript on verso have been rotated for readability.
Dedication page for The Farmer's Bride, autograph manuscript, undated
Charlotte Mew's undated handwritten dedication for "The Farmer's Bride."
George Eliot quotations copied by Charlotte Mew, autograph manuscript, undated
Quotations by writer George Eliot copied in Charlotte Mew's hand.
The China Bowl: A Play in One Act, autograph manuscript signed, undated
Undated autograph manuscript of play "The China Bowl: A Play in One Act." Totally blank pages were not digitized. Some images were rotated for readability.
The Changeling, typed manuscript signed, undated
Typed manuscript of "The Changeling" signed by Charlotte Mew. Mew notes the poem was published February 1913.
The Cenotaph, typed manuscript, circa 1919
Charlotte Mew's typed manuscript for poem "The Cenotaph" with Mew's note in ink, "Published in Saturday Westminster September 28, 1919," circa 1919.
Charlotte Mew's autograph manuscript of "Aglaë," an unfinished 1926 play in two parts: Part I. Aglaë and Part II. Odette. Title page signed by author with note "unfinished Oct. 15, 1926."
Undated typed manuscript of poem "Again" with handwritten corrections by Charlotte Mew.