Poem “Veni Creator,” 1 page, by Lucy Lyttleton Masterman with a signed autograph letter, 2 pages, from Lucy Lyttleton Masterman to Mr. O’Donnell, 1913 October 4
Scope and Contents
She sends her poem and a letter to O'Donnell in answer to his request for her autograph. She also mentions that her poems are available in an American edition published by Mr. Mosher of Portland, Maine, under her maiden name.
Dates
- Creation: 1913 October 4
Creator
- From the Collection: Barrett, Clifton Waller, 1901-1991 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
Lucy Blanche Lyttelton Masterman (1884-1977) was a British poet and diarist who jointed the Fabian Society. In 1908, she was married to Charles Masterman, a member of parliament. She published several books of poems, "A Book of Wild Things," "Lyrical Poems," and "Poems." She also co-authored "Wives of the Prime Ministers 1844-1906" and wrote a biography of her husband. She was politically active in the Liberal Party and made a strong showing in several elections but did not win.
Extent
2 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States