Statement from 'Noel' on the Oxford University Press Manuscript (Items Relating to the Publication of 'The Early Life of James McBey')
AssociatedAssociated with
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
AssociatedAssociated with
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1975
Object NameCommentary
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions31 x 21cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008369.13
Keywords
This object features as part of a collection of papers relating to the publication of James McBey's early autobiography, 'The Early Life of James McBey', including drafts of the epilogue, publisher's foreword, and letters relating to the contract.
This object is part of an archive that belonged to Marguerite McBey. As a result of her generosity, Aberdeen Art Gallery holds the largest archive of James McBey's work, including prints, drawings, sketchbooks, oil paintings and memorabilia such as this commentary.
