Custance-Douglas correspondence, 1902-1913
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- University of South Florida
- Abstract:
- Lord Alfred Bruce Douglas (1870-1945) eloped with Olive Custance (1874-1944), the daughter of Colonel Frederic Hambleton Custance (1844-1925), in 1902. They had their first and only child, Raymond, in the same year. Colonel Custance did not approve of their relationship, perhaps because of Lord Alfred's association with Oscar Wilde (1854-1900).
- Extent:
- 0.21 Linear Feet
- 1 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Custance-Douglas correspondence, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
This collection contains typescript copies of letters consisting primarily of correspondence between Colonel Custance and Lord Alfred. These materials appear to be evidence in a child custody case for Raymond Custance.
- Arrangement:
Materials relating to the legal proceedings are located in Folder 1. The second folder contains miscellaneous photographs and documents.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of this collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Custance-Douglas correspondence, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
