Hood Family Papers, 1820-1956, bulk 1820-1875

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Hood Family Papers, 1820-1956, bulk 1820-1875

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Thomas Hood (1799-1845) was an author and artist. He sketched and wrote for local newspapers in Dundee, England (1815-18), was the assistant sub-editor and constant contributor to (1821), editor of the (1829) and magazine (1841). His son Thomas Hood (1835-1874), better known as Tom Hood, was an author, illustrator, and editor of (1858-59) and where he did much of the writing, as well as some drawings and engravings. The collection consists of correspondence, literary manuscripts, and drawings of Thomas Hood (1799-1845), and letters from his son, Thomas Hood. The collection also contains letters from other members and friends of the family, as well as correspondence (1945-56) to Professor Leslie A. Marchand relating to his work on the Hoods. London Magazine Gem New monthly Liskeard gazette Fun

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)

eng,

University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.

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Hood, Tom, 1835-1874

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Hood, Thomas, 1799-1845

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Biography Thomas Hood was born on May 23, 1799 in London, England; after attending private schools, he entered a merchant's counting house at about age 13; ill health forced him to leave, and he spent time sketching and writing for local newspapers while staying with relations in Dundee (1815-18); in 1821 he became assistant sub-editor and constant contributor to London Magazine ; became editor of the Gem in 1829; published novel Tylney Hall ...