Hovey, Richard, 1864-1900

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Birth 1864-05-04
Death 1900-02-24
Americans,
French, English,

Biographical notes:

Hovey was born in Normal, Ill. in 1864, the son of Charles Edward and Harriette Farnham Hovey. He was graduated from Dartmouth College in 1885. During the years 1891 and 1892 he travelled in England and France. In 1894 he married Mrs. Henriette Kanpp Russell and wrote Men of Dartmouth. In 1899 he accepted a position as lecturer at Columbia University and professor of English at Barnard College. He died in New York City in 1900.

From the description of Papers, 1878-1961. (Dartmouth College Library). WorldCat record id: 237352389

American poet.

From the description of Hanover Winter-Song : autograph poem unsigned, 1898. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269551865

From the description of Autograph notes and corrections to a typed compilation of press notices of his works to form advertisements in some publication (arranged for the printer), 1898. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269546747

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  • English literature
  • English literature

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  • Professor

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