Thomas Arnold letters 1837, 1840

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Thomas Arnold letters 1837, 1840

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/6760

English educator and historian, headmaster of Rugby, 1828-1842, and father of Matthew Arnold. He was called "Arnold of Rugby"

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Arnold, Thomas, 1795-1842

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Thomas Arnold was an English deacon, reformer and historian, best known as headmaster of the Rugby School. After a distinguished educational career, he was appointed headmaster of the Rugby School, where his influence on students enhanced his reputation as the students made names for themselves after graduation. He also published social criticism, collections of his sermons, translations of classical works, and histories. An active social reformer, Arnold shared his liberal views as an educator,...