Gay, Ernest Lewis
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Ernest Lewis Gay (1874-1916) was a librarian and book collector of Boston, Mass. who collected materials especially concerning the English poet and playwright, John Gay (1685-1732). John Gay used the Mohock theme in his one-act play, The Mohocks. A tragi-comical farce, (1712). The Mohocks and Hawkubites were street gangs in London during the reign of Queen Anne. It was their delight to molest and ill-treat the women, children, and feeble old men who might be in the streets after sunset. The Mohocks were named after the American Indian tribe, the Mohawks. In 1712 a royal bounty was placed on their heads for capture.
From the guide to the Papers concerning the Mohocks and Hawkubites, 1711-1712., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)
Ernest Lewis Gay (1874-1916) was a librarian and book collector of Boston, Mass. who collected materials especially concerning the English poet and playwright, John Gay (1685-1732). John Gay used the Mohock theme in his one-act play, The Mohocks. A tragi-comical farce, (1712). The Mohocks and Hawkubites were street gangs in London during the reign of Queen Anne.
From the description of Papers concerning the Mohocks and Hawkubites, 1711-1712. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 79380999
Gay was a librarian and book collector of Boston, Mass.
From the description of Papers, 1901-1914. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122564121
From the guide to the Ernest Lewis Gay papers, 1901-1914., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)
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Subjects:
- Antiquarian booksellers
- Book collectors
- Gangs
- Hawkubites
- Mohocks
Occupations:
- Book collectors
- Collector
- Compilers
Places:
- England--London (as recorded)
- Great Britain (as recorded)
