John Bruce collection 1835-1845

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John Bruce collection 1835-1845

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Series I, Letters to John Bruce, consists almost entirely of business and professional letters addressed to him in his roles as Secretary of the Camden Society and editor of many of its early publications. Correspondents include Octavian Blewitt; Sir Robert Harry Inglis; William Jerdan; Macvey Napier; Julia Pardoe; and Thomas Joseph Pettigrew. Series II, Letters of Caroline Amelia Halsted, contains 35 letters from the popular historian to Bruce on the subjects of her royal biographies; her negotiations with publishers and research libraries; and her thoughts on her position as a woman historian.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6348967

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Pettigrew, Thomas Joseph, 1791-1865

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Thomas Pettigrew, antiquarian and Librarian to the Duke of Sussex, was active in a number of British learned societies, including the Royal Society and the Society of Antiquarians. He was the author of History of Egyptian Mummies (1834) and Chronicles of the Tombs (1857), as well as of a memoir of the life of Lord Nelson. From the description of Pettigrew papers, 1815-1863. (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 70064103 From the description of Pettigrew papers, 1797-1865. (...

Jerdan, William, 1782-1869

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Inglis, Robert Harry, Sir, 1786-1855

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English politician. From the description of Autograph letters signed (3) : Manchester and [London], to various correspondents, 1833 Aug. 27-1854 Mar. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270859724 Politician and author. From the description of Letters, 1848-1850. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 24560927 English art critic and social critic. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to "My dear Sir" [John Ruskin?], ...

Napier, Macvey, 1776-1847

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Editor of "Edinburgh Review" & "Encylopedia Britannica." From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to Mr. Black, 1831 Aug. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270610540 ...

Bruce, John, 1802-1869

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John Bruce (1802-1869) was a scholarly editor and antiquarian who was one of the founding members of the Camden Society, an officer of the Society of Antiquaries, and a trustee of the Sir John Soane's Museum. From the description of John Bruce collection, 1835-1845. (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 60366692 From the description of John Bruce collection, 1835-1845. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702165487 John Bruce was born in London and educated ...

Society of antiquaries of London

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Campana was an Italian classical archeologist. From the description of Certificate of membership as fellow of the Society issued to Giampietro Campana, marchese di Cavelli : manuscript, 1855. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612845258 ...

Halsted, Caroline Amelia, -1851

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Epithet: afterwards Atthill British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001190.0x00031c ...

Blewitt, Octavian 1810-1884

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Octavian Blewitt, English writer and Royal Literary Fund secretary. He contributed to many periodicals and edited the news section of Gardiner's Chronicle for nearly thirty years. From the description of Octavian Blewitt manuscript material : 1 item, 1844 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 76944942 From the guide to the Octavian Blewitt manuscript material : 1 item, 1844, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.) ...

Pardoe, Miss (Julia), 1806-1862

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Julia Pardoe was a British novelist. From the description of Julia Pardoe letters, 1848-1849, n.d. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 36751357 English writer. From the description of Stanzas to the memory of Miss A.M. Porter : autograph poem signed "Miss Pardoe," [1832 Sept.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 703284217 From the description of To my beloved friend Miss Jane Porter on my departure from England : autograph poem sig...

Camden Society (Great Britain)

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