Frothingham, Octavius Brooks, 1822-1895

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Birth 1822-11-26
Death 1895-11-27

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Octavius Brooks Frothingham was an American clergyman and author. Born in Boston and educated at Harvard, he began as a Unitarian pastor, although his congregation evolved into the Independent Liberal Church. He was a renowned speaker, and author of numerous religious and secular works. Often controversial, often radical, he was an active abolitionist and early supporter of Darwin.

From the description of O.B. Frothingham letter to My dear sir, 1886 Nov. 11. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 56937433

American Unitarian and independent minister; author of religious books, biographies, and sermons; also wrote articles for periodicals and newspapers.

From the description of Note to H. O. Houghton & Co.[manuscript], 1882 May 4. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647877264

From the description of Papers of Octavius Brooks Frothingham, 1882. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 34567134

American unitarian divine.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Mr. J.R. Lowell, 1883 Aug. 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270752882

American minister and author.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [Beverly Farms, Mass., to the editors of The Critic, Jeannette L. and Joseph B. Gilder, 1884 Aug. 14]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 644282646

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Boston, to an unidentified recipient, 1847 Jan. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 751980875

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