Curtis, Lewis Agur, 1835-1909.
Lewis Perry Curtis was born in Southport, Connecticut on November 30, 1900. He graduated from Yale University (B.A., 1923; Ph.D. 1926) and joined the Yale faculty in 1927. Curtis was a prominent member of the faculty until 1969, teaching in the English and History Departments. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Division of History-Arts and Letters, and served as its director from 1956-1961. Curtis specialized in the study of eighteenth century British history and literature. He wrote many works on these topics. Curtis died in New Haven, Connecticut on April 8, 1976.
From the guide to the Lewis Perry Curtis family papers, 1739-1980, (Manuscripts and Archives)
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| creatorOf | Lewis Perry Curtis family papers, 1739-1980 | Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives | |
| referencedIn | Curtis, Lewis Perry, 1900-1976. Lewis Perry Curtis family papers, 1739-1980 (inclusive). | Yale University Library |
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| associatedWith | Curtis, Benjamin Lewis, 1833-1900 | person |
| associatedWith | Curtis family. | family |
| associatedWith | Curtis, Lewis Perry, 1900-1976. | person |
| associatedWith | Wells family. | family |
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Birth 1835
Death 1909
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