Thompson, John (Children's story writer)

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Correspondence to John Thompson include a letter dated June 17, 1861 from his brother, Alexander Thompson, describing his arrival and activities at Camp Jackson in Columbus. A letter of Sept. 28, 1863 from Sgt. Major John D. Vance of the 24th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company D informs John Thompson of his brother's death in the Battle of Chickamauga.

From the description of Correspondence, 1861-1863. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 43705080

Poet, academic and teacher. Christopher John Brennan was born in 1870 in Sydney, and died there in 1932. Brennan attended St Ignatius' College, Riverview, and the University of Sydney where he read the classics and philosophy. He graduated with first class honours in 1891 and won a travelling scholarship to study languages at the University of Berlin, 1892-1894. Brennan returned to Australia and became a literary author. His first published works appeared in 1897 with the titles XXI poems 1893-1897: towards the source, and XVIII poems: being the first collection of verse and prose. Brennan joined the teaching staff of the University of Sydney in 1909 and in 1920 was appointed Professor of Comparative Literature and head of the University's department of German and comparative literature. In 1925, however, he was dismissed from his Professorship on the grounds of adultery. Brennan then worked as a teacher of modern languages at St Vincent's College, Potts Point, until the time of his death.

From the description of Portrait of a poet [manuscript] : the days and ways of Chris Brennan, 19-- / by John Thompson. [19--] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 525034671
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referencedIn Michie, Thomas J. Leter, 1846. Lynchburg Public Library
creatorOf Duke (Brigantine). Duke (Brigantine) logbook, 1748. Peabody Essex Museum
referencedIn Preston, Samuel, 1756-1834. Diary, 1787-1788. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
creatorOf Berkeley family. Papers, 1811-1881. Library of Virginia
creatorOf Grand Theatre Collection (University of Guelph). Proof / written by David Auburn ; directed by Susan Ferley, designers, John Thompson and Andrea Lundy, 2003 - technical drawings. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf Johnson, Gustave. Day Spring. Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee County Federated Library System
creatorOf Reeves, Charles E., 1844 or 5. Civil War claim agent papers, 1859-1866. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
creatorOf Arnold, Matthew, 1822-1888. Autograph letters signed (2) : Harrow, Middlesex, to John Thompson, 1869 May 7 and 1870 May 15. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Marston, Gilman, 1811-1890. Papers, 1841-1912. Dartmouth College Library
referencedIn Snoke, Albert W. (Albert Waldo), 1907-. Albert Waldo Snoke papers, 1861-1988 (inclusive), 1946-1988 (bulk). Yale University Library
creatorOf Jenny (Ship). Jenny (Ship) logbook, 1749-1750. Peabody Essex Museum
creatorOf Thompson, John. Portrait of a poet [manuscript] : the day and ways of Chris Brennan. Libraries Australia
referencedIn Wharton family. Wharton family papers, 1679-1891 (bulk 1730-1780). Historical Society of Pennsylvania
referencedIn Terry family. Terry family papers, 1795-1939 (inclusive). Yale University Library
referencedIn [Map of the area later bounded by 29th and 35th Streets, 5th and 7th Avenues, Manhattan, New York (N.Y.) / a copy]. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
referencedIn Monterey Public Library. California History Room. Biography clippings : "T" [surname] folder 1890-1990. Monterey Public Library
creatorOf Grand Theatre Collection (University of Guelph). Wingfield's Folly / by Dan Needles ; directed by Douglas Beattie ; adapted by John Thompson, 1990 - poster. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
referencedIn Thompson family. Thompson family papers, 1607-1936, bulk 1770-1870. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
creatorOf Smythe, Walter. Letterpress transfer : to John Thompson of the Barrow Choral Society, 1888 Sept. 12. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Smythe, Walter. Letterpress transfer : to John Thompson, Secretary of the Barrow Choral Society, 1888 Sept. 10. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Child, William, b. 1834. Thompson, John. Godfrey Memorial Library
creatorOf Dickenson, Richard W., fl. 1960-1970. Dickenson California Water Issues Collection, 1925- University of the Pacific, William Knox Holt Memorial Library
creatorOf Thompson, John. Portrait of a poet [manuscript] : the days and ways of Chris Brennan, 19-- / by John Thompson. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Grand Theatre Collection (University of Guelph). Wingfield's Progress / by Dan Needles ; directed by Douglas Beattie; adapted by John Thompson, 1989 - poster. John, 1989 - poster. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf Grand Theatre Collection (University of Guelph). A Christmas Carol / book, lyrics and music by Mavor Moore ; based on the novel by Charles Dickens ; directed by Miles Potter, designer, John Thompson, 1993 - house program. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf Thompson, John. Extracts from the journal of a voyage from Lake Erie to Philadelphia made by Captain John Thompson in the schooner White Fish, 1795. The Mariners' Museum Library
referencedIn Lee, Thomas Sim, 1745-1819. Commission : of John Thompson, Annapolis, 1780 Apr. 20. Rosenbach Museum & Library
referencedIn Thompson and Morton. Records, 1834-1861 (inclusive). Harvard Business School, Knowledge and Library Services/Baker Library
referencedIn Walker, William, Jr. Supercargo's log : of the brig Lydia / by William Walker, Jr. 1805-1807. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Betty and Jenny (Snow). Betty and Jenny (Snow) logbook, 1750. Peabody Essex Museum
referencedIn Nickleson, Thomas, d. 1788. Letters, 1772-1793. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
creatorOf Grand Theatre Collection (University of Guelph). Wingfield Unbound / by Dan Needles, original design adapted for The Grand Theatre by John Thompson ; directed by Douglas Beattie, 1997 - performance file. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf Lois Lister Collection. Landscaping project for John Thompson, 150 Talbot St. E., Blenheim, Ont. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf Thompson, John. Still house ledger, 1791-1793, of Dr. John Thompson. Virginia Historical Society Library
creatorOf Thompson, John,. Papers, 1936-1958. Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
referencedIn Isaac Russell Papers, 1898-1927 Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives
creatorOf Thompson, John. John Thompson log book and certificates, 1852-1859. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Records, 1877-1955. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf Jones, James, 1921-1977. James Jones Papers, 1890-1981 (bulk 1941-1978). Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
creatorOf Thompson, John. Correspondence, 1861-1863. Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society
creatorOf Ross, Jacob. Document, n.d. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Pease, Seth, 1764-1819. Seth Pease journal excerpts and letters, with Robert Morris deed, 1792-1799 (bulk 1798-1799).. Buffalo History Museum, Research Library
referencedIn Demmon, Irvin,. Oral history interview with Irvin and Elizabeth (Dee) Graham Demmon, [sound recording] / interviewed by Anne Dyni, 1991. Boulder Public Library
creatorOf Thompson, John. John Thompson papers, 1877-1881. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn New York (State). Governor (1765-1769 : Moore). Land grant, 1767 April 24. American Periodical Series I
referencedIn Brown, Henry, 1760-1841. Brown-Coalter-Tucker Papers (I) Group B 1774-1848. William & Mary Libraries
creatorOf Melba, Nellie Dame, 1861-1931. Biographical file of information on Dame Nellie Melba [manuscript]. Libraries Australia
referencedIn Ludlam, Thos. R. (Thomas R.). The estate of Henry Jackson, surveyed Oct. 1835 / by T.R. Ludlam ; The estate of David Seaman, surveyed May 1831 / by I.T. Ludlam. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
creatorOf Free Library of Philadelphia. Correspondence with Henry Charles Lea, 1908-1909. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
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