SIR OWEN SEAMAN PAPERS

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1 Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Rush Rhees Library Second Floor, Room 225 Rochester, NY URL:

2 Table of Contents Summary Information... 3 Biographical/Historical note... 3 Scope and Contents note... 4 Administrative Information... 4 Collection Inventory... 5 Box: Page 2 -

3 Summary Information Repository: Title: ID: D.95 Date [inclusive]: Physical Description: Language of the Material: Preferred Citation Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation 1 box of manuscripts English (Name of item, if applicable),, Dept. of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester. ^ Return to Table of Contents Biographical/Historical note Sir Owen Seaman was born on September 18, 1861 and died, unmarried, on February 2, He was the only son of William Mantle Seaman and Sarah Ann Balls. Throughout his life, he was known as a poet, satirist and parodist. Seaman had a distinguished. academic career both at Shrewsbury and Clare College, Cambridge. Upon graduation, he became a schoolmaster at Rossall (1884), professor of literature at Durham College of Science, Newcastle-upon-Tyne ( ) and a barrister of the Inner Temple (1897). In 1897, Seaman was asked to join the staff of Punch because his work up to this point had shown such a remarkable gift for the composition of light verse. He climbed to the position of assistant editor in 1902 and editor from 1906 to One of his many attributes was his talent, for writing parodies with a political tune. His aptitude for ridicule within the severest forms of rhymed parody was unfailing. He was knighted in This seemed to be more of an acknowledgement of his gift for satire than of a government commending him for his patriotism. Sir Owen Seaman was elected honorary fellow of his college (1909), received honorary degrees from Durham (1906), Edinburgh (1924), and Oxford (1933) Universities, and was an enthusiastic volunteer. He was created a baronet in Page 3-

4 ^ Return to Table of Contents Scope and Contents note The Sir Owen Seaman Papers are comprised of one box containing correspondence concerning the editing of Punch. Many letters are between Sir Owen Seaman and Ralph Wotherspoon, a contributor to Punch. A large part of these letters are rejections of his written verse with explanation for their rejections. ^ Return to Table of Contents Administrative Information Publication Statement Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Rush Rhees Library Second Floor, Room 225 Rochester, NY rarebks@library.rochester.edu URL: Restrictions on Access The is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification. Immediate Source of Acquisition note The collection was purchased from Kenneth W. Rendell, December 3, 1975, December 5, 1975, and January 26, 1976, and from Winifred Myers, February 27, 1970 on the Wilson and Bowerman Funds. Restrictions on Use In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. - Page 4-

5 ^ Return to Table of Contents Collection Inventory Box: Title/Description Contents List Correspondence, Title/Description Contents List Folder Title/Description 1. Correspondence, Contents List Sir Owen Seaman to Grant Reid, October 6, 1897 Henniker, February 9, 1899 Henniker, September 26, 1899 Henniker, December 19, 1899 Henniker, December 21, 1899 Henniker, [1899] Henniker, December 24, Correspondence, Sir Owen Seaman to ----, October 25, 1905 Sir Owen Seaman to "Dear Sir," November 14, 1905 Henniker, January 1, 1907 Sir Owen Seaman to Lewis Saul Benjamin, November 24, 1909 Sir Owen Seaman to Lewis Saul Benjamin, November 27, Page 5-

6 Sir Owen Seaman to Lewis Saul Benjamin, February 14, 1910 Sir Owen Seaman to "Dear Sir," January 11, 1911 Sir Owen Seaman to ---- Shanks, January 2, 1912 Sir Owen Seaman to Charles Kay Ogden, January 16, 1912 Sir Owen Seaman to Charles Kay Ogden, January 24, 1912 Sir Owen Seaman to John Nalesby, January 26, 1915 Sir Owen Seaman to Ann Estella Sarah (Penfold), Viscountess Cave, May 27, Correspondence, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, July 8, 1923 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, July 21, 1923 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, September 24, 1923 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, October 15, 1923 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, November 14, 1923 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, December 17, 1923 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, April 29, 1924 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, June 7, 1924 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, July 3, 1924 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, July 13, 1924 Charles Larcom Graves to Ralph Wotherspoon, March 16, 1925 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, April 30, 1925 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, May 6, 1925 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, May 11, 1925 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, July 17, 1925 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, August 20, 1925 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, Augsut 30?, 1925 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, October 14, 1925 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, November 30, Correspondence, Page 6-

7 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, January 3, 1926 H. Heather, secretary, to Ralph Wotherspoon, January 4, 1926 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, February 7, 1926 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, February 15, 1926 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, March 9, 1926 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, March 30, 1926 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, August 8, 1926 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, December 27, 1926 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, January 16, 1927 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, February 13, 1927 Edward Verrall Lucas to Ralph Wotherspoon, February 25, 1927 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, April 6, 1927 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, May 8, 1927 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, May 16, 1927 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, June 12, 1927 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, June 13, 1927 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, July 21, , 1927 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, September 26, 1927 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, November 7, 1927 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, November 30, 1927 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, December 19, 1927 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, [1927] 5. Correspondence, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, January 2, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, January 30, Sir Owen Seaman to Walin, March 18, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, March 18, - Page 7-

8 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, April 8, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, April 28, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, May 7, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, May 26, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, June 1, Sir Owen Seaman to Alicia Margaret (Tyssen-Amherst) Cecil, Baroness Rockley, June 11, Sir Owen Seaman to Oscar Lloyd, June 11, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, July 18, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, [July ] Charles Larcom Graves to Ralph Wotherspoon, August 26, 3, 3, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, September 11, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, October 23, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, October 27, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, November 4, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, November 7, Ralph Wotherspoon to Sir Owen Seaman, November 11, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, November 11, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, November 22, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, November 26, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, November 26, Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, December 14, Proprietors of "PUNCH", December 19, - Page 8-

9 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, December 30, 6. Correspondence, 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, January 6, 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, January 14, 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, January 27, 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, February 3, 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, February 5, 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, February 5, 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, February 19, 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, March 15, 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, April 8, 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, April 29, 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, May 2, 1929 Eric Oliver Dilworth Keown to Ralph Wotherspoon, May 9, 1929 Charles Larcom Graves to Ralph Wotherspoon, May 12, 1929 Charles Larcom Graves to Ralph Wotherspoon, May 17, 1929 Charles Larcom Graves to Ralph Wotherspoon, May 23, 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, June 10, 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, June 20, [1929?] Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, June 28, 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, July 22, 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, August 6, , , 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, October 4, 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, October 14, 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, November 18, Page 9-

10 Sir Owen Seaman to Ann Estella Sarah (Penfold), Viscountess Cave, December 3, 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, December 9, 1929 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, December 27, Correspondence, 1930 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, January 7, 1930 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, January 8, 1930 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, January 13, 1930 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, January 21, 1930 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, February 10, 1930 "PUNCH" Notice of Change of Address, April 1, 1930 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, April 11, 1930 "PUNCH" Notice of Change of Address to Ralph Wotherspoon, April 28, 1930 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, May 12, 1930 Sir Owen Seaman to Oscar Lloyd, June 19, 1930 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, July 22, 1930 Chalres Larcom Graves to Ralph Wotherspoon, August 13, 1930 Charles Larcom Graves to Ralph Wotherspoon, August 15, 1930 Charles Larcom Graves to Ralph Wotherspoon, August 20, 1930 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, September 29, 1930 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, October 13, 1930 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, November 24, 1930 Secretary of "PUNCH" to Ralph Wotherspoon, November 27, 1930 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, December 26, 1930 Sir Owen Seaman to Oscar Lloyd, December 27, Correspondence, 1931 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, January 12, 1931 R.T. Richmond to Sir Owen Seaman, January 18, Page 10-

11 Sir Owen Seaman to Oscar Lloyd, January 26, 1931 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, January 26, 1931 Sir Owen Seaman to Eric Oliver Dilworth Keown, January 28, 1931 Sir Owen Seaman to Oscar Lloyd, February 2, 1931 Sir Owen Seaman to Oscar Lloyd, February 16, 1931 Eric Oliver Dilworth Keown to Ralph Wotherspoon, March 19, 1931 Charles Larcom Graves to Ralph Wotherspoon, March 28, 1931 Eric Oliver Dilworth Keown to Ralph Wotherspoon, March 31, 1931 Charles Larcom Graves to Ralph Wotherspoon, [March 1931] 12, , , 1931 Charles Larcom Graves to Ralph Wotherspoon, October 8, 1931 Sir Owen Seaman to Ann Estella Sarah (Penfold), Viscountess Cave, November 6, 1931 Charles Larcom Graves to Ralph Wotherspoon, November 17, Correspondence, 1932 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, February 6, 1932 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, February 9, 1932 W.P. Scott to Sir Owen Seaman, March 24, 1932 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, May 9, 1932 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, May 24, 1932 Sir Owen Seaman to Ann Estella Sarah (Penfold), Viscountess Cave, June 14, 1932 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, July 6, 1932 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, September 27, 1932 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, October 10, Page 11-

12 H.M. Macdonald to "Dear Sir," November 8, 1932 Sir Owen Seaman to Ralph Wotherspoon, November 14, Correspondence, 1933 Sir Owen Seaman to Ann Estella Sarah (Penfold), Viscountess Cave, January 8, Undated Correspondence ^ Return to Table of Contents - Page 12-