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TitleHerbert George Wells letter

Held atSenate House Library, University of London

Reference codeAL165

Date1931 October 5

Creator
- Wells, Herbert George (1866-1946) novelist and social commentatorMore Info on CreatorLess Info on Creator
  H. G. Wells was born in Bromley, Kent, and educated locally. From the age of 13 he worked unsuccessfully as a draper's assistant and chemist's assistant, before becoming a pupil teacher at Midhurst Grammar School. In 1884 he began studying under Thomas Huxley at the Normal School (later the Royal College) of Science in South Kensington, but left without a degree. He finally gained a University of London BSc in 1890. Wells became a teacher and freelance journalist before branching out into novels and short stories. He was married twice and had several other liaisons with women, including the writer Rebecca West (Cicily Isabel Andrews). Today he is best known for his science fiction works, including The Time Machine (1895) and The War of the Worlds (1898). During his lifetime he was also known as a non-fiction writer and a committed socialist.

Scope and ContentAddress: 47 Chiltern Court, Clarence Gate, London NW1. To D Wylie King [Mining Editor of the Financial Times], The Close, Draycott Avenue, Kenton, Middlesex. Re Wells's use of King's phrase 'world audit' in 'The Work, Wealth and Happiness of Mankind' (1931).
Autograph, with signature.
With a typescript envelope (stamp torn away) and an undated cutting [probably contemporary with the letter] about 'The Work, Wealth and Happiness of Mankind'.

Conditions governing accessOpen for research although at least 24 hours’ notice is required.

Extent2 leaves

Physical description7" x 5.5"

System of ArrangementSee hard copy catalogue

Finding aidsTypescript catalogue available in the Library's Special Collections Reading Room.

Level of descriptionfonds

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