Autograph letters signed and initialled from Horace Howard Furness, Wallingford and Philadelphia, to various recipients [manuscript], 1863-1912.

Mitchell, Silas Weir, 1829-1914

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Silas Weir Mitchell was a Philadelphia physician and author. After graduating from medical school, he studied in Europe, joined his father's practice, and ran Turner's Lane Hospital in Philadelphia during the Civil War, becoming the preeminent American neurologist of his generation. In addition to numerous medical papers and texts, he published popular novels, short stories, poetry, and essays. Born on 15 Feb. 1829, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was a son of physician John Kear...

Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882

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Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803, Boston, Massachusetts– April 27, 1882, Concord, Massachusetts), American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, and poet who led the transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century.Epithet: American essayist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000621.0x000365 ...

Edwards, Henry, 1824-1891

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Donaldson, Thomas, 1843-1898

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Flower, C. E. (Charles Edward), 1830-1892

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Winter, William Jefferson, 1878-1929

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William Jefferson Winter was the son of William Winter (1836-1917), who was a friend of Horace Howard Furness. From the description of Letter to Horace Howard Furness, Jr., 1917. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155883904 ...

Morgan, Appleton, 1845-1928

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Appleton Morgan was president of the Shakespeare Society of New York. From the description of Letters to Horace Howard Furness, 1888-1908. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155885216 ...

Collier, John Payne, 1789-1883

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Critic and journalist. From the description of John Payne Collier correspondence, 1840. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453934 Epithet: of Add MS 34574 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000246.0x0002e1 Epithet: of Add MS 37907 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000246.0x0002e3 John Payne Collier, English liter...

Krauth, C. P. (Charles Philip), 1797-1867

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Dr. Charles Krauth was a member of the Shakspere Society of Philadelphia. This is probably not Charles Porterfield Krauth (1823-1883), a Lutheran minister. From the description of Letter to Horace Howard Furness, 1875. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155884840 ...

Thorpe, Francis Newton, 1857-1926

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Francis Newton Thorpe was an author in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, writing extensively about the early history of American government and culture. Some of his books, such as Benjamin Franklin and the University of Pennsylvania, and Government of the People of the State of Pennsylvania, directly reflect early Pennsylvania history. From the description of Francis Newton Thorpe's typescript manuscript of A history of the American people, 1899-1900. (University of ...

Coke, Edward, Sir, 1552-1634

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Epithet: Lord Chief Justice British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000976.0x00021c Sir Edward Coke was a justice of assize for Suffolk. From the description of The sum of my lord Coke's charge [to the jury] at Bury [St. Edmunds, Suffolk] [manuscript], 1609 July 26. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 651046666 ...

Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893

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American actor. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : New York and Chicago, to Elsie Leslie, 1889 Dec. 5 and 1890 Mar. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270532629 From the description of Letters, 1858, 1887. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 56685372 Edwin Booth (1833-1893) was the son of Junius Brutus Booth, the great British tragedian, and the older brother of John Wilkes Booth; Edwin was best known for his Shakespearean roles. ...

Doane, William Croswell, 1832-1913

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Episcopal Bishop, Albany Diocese and Chancellor of the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. Doane was the father-in-law of James Terry Gardiner. From the description of Papers, 1813-1913. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122519833 Bishop of New York. From the description of Autograph poem signed with initials : addressed to J.P. Morgan Sr., 1910. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270534273 American bishop of Albany. From th...

Waring, M. E., of Baltimore, fl. 1895

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Winter, William Jefferson, 1878-1929

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William Jefferson Winter was the son of William Winter (1836-1917), who was a friend of Horace Howard Furness. From the description of Letter to Horace Howard Furness, Jr., 1917. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155883904 ...

Brainerd, Erastus, 1855-1922

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Author, editor, publicist, and public official from Washington (State) From the description of Erastus Brainerd papers, 1868-1898. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83271975 ...

Symons, Arthur, 1865-1945

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Arthur Symons was an English critic and poet. From the description of Arthur Symons collection. [1906-1929]. (University of Victoria Libraries). WorldCat record id: 676800282 Epithet: poet and critic British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001035.0x0001cd Arthurs Symons was an accomplished poet, critic, short story writer, travel writer, playwright, and editor. An important figure in the developmen...

Winston, Charles Henry, 1831-

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Smyth, Albert H., 1863-1907

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John Bigelow (1817-1911) was a diplomat, editor and author. Appointed American consul-general at Paris in 1861, he became U.S. minister to France in April 1865. Bigelow had a special interest in French history and biography. His Life of Benjamin Franklin (1874) reproduced the founding father’s famous Autobiography from a manuscript he discovered and first printed in 1868. His editorial triumph was an edition of the Complete Works of Benjamin Franklin (10 vols., 1887-88). He also edi...

Cope, Gilbert, 1840-1928

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White, Richard Grant, 1821-1885

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American man of letters, author, critic. From the description of Papers of Richard Grant White, 1842-1884. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 31685639 Child was a professor of rhetoric and English at Harvard, best known for his compilation The English and Scottish popular ballads. Charles Eliot Norton was a scholar, professor of art history at Harvard, and a founder of "The Nation." Richard Grant White was a journalist, writer, and Shakespearean scholar. ...

Lawrence, L. L., fl. 1863-1912

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Ingleby, C.M. (Clement Mansfield), 1823-1886

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Sometimes Ingleby's family wrote his letters for him. From the description of Autograph letters signed from Clement Mansfield Ingleby, Ilford, Essex and elsewhere, to various recipients [manuscript], 1856-1883. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 461317893 ...

Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889

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English writer and librarian. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : London, to J. Harrison, 1868 July 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270665313 Shakespeare scholar, literary antiquary, and lexicographer. From the description of Correspondence, 1849-1892. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34367915 Shakespeare scholar, literary antiquary, lexicographer, and critic. From the description of Correspondence, with W...

Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863

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Amy Crowe (1831-1865) was a family friend who lived with Thackeray as his adopted daughter and later married Thackerays̓ cousin Edward Talbot Thackeray. From the description of [Letter] to Amy Crowe, 27 September [1854], 36 Onslow Sqr. Brompton. [1854] (University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign). WorldCat record id: 35091085 Thackeray was an English novelist and satirist. J. Pearson and Co. and George William Childs were booksellers in London. Anne Isabella Thackeray Ritchi...

Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892

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Walt Whitman (1819-1892), poet and author. From the description of Walt Whitman collection, 1842-1949. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702172830 Poet, journalist, essayist. From the description of Letter, 1863 July 27-1863 Sept. 9. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 477038304 American author. From the description of Letter to Mary E. Van Nostrand, 1890 November 28. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 49377819 America...

Marzials, Frank T. (Frank Thomas), Sir, 1840-1912

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Martin, John Hill, 1823-1906

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John Hill Martin practiced law in Philadelphia's Orphan Court and the Commonwealth's Admiralty Court from 1844 to 1881. He was the legal editor of the Philadelphia Intelligencer from 1857, a member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and an inveterate compiler of lists. From the description of Manuscript, 1789-1872. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122644975 John Hill Martin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 13, 1823, the son ...

Dooley, A. H., fl. 1863-1912

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Henkels, S. V. (Stanislaus Vincent), 1854-1926

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Estate appraiser and auction commission merchant. From the description of Letters : Philadelphia, to William C. Sproul, Philadelphia, 1924 May 10 and 22. (Bryn Mawr College). WorldCat record id: 28823162 ...

Furnivall, Frederick James, 1825-1910

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English scholar and editor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Mrs. Mark's, Temple Gardens, Lincoln, to an unknown correspondent, 1890 Aug. 13. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125491 Frederick James Furnivall (1825-1910) was an English scholar and editor who helped to organize the Working Men's College. Various organizations he founded include the Early English Text Society, Chaucer Society, New Shakspere Society, Wiclif Society, Browning Society, and Shelle...

Platt, Isaac Hull, 1853-1912

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Woollett, Sidney

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Conway, Moncure Daniel, 1832-1907

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Clergyman, editor, and abolitionist. From the description of Moncure Daniel Conway correspondence, 1889-1895. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453541 American author and clergyman. From the description of Moncure Daniel Conway papers, 1847-1907. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 489376233 American author, publisher, clergyman. From the description of Papers of Moncure D. Conway [manuscript], 1859-1906. (Univer...

Fleay, Frederick Gard, 1831-1909

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Landor, Walter Savage, 1775-1864

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British poet. From the description of Kisses in former times : autograph mansucript copy of the poem signed : [Siena], 1860 July 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270598966 Epithet: of Add MS 36513 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001298.0x000290 Walter Savage Landor was an English poet, playwright, novelist, and translator. From the description of Walter Savage Landor collection...

Silsby, Mary R., 1843 or 1844-1916

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Wetmore, E. A. (Edmund Arnold), 1798-1873

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Mead, Leon, 1861-

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Phillips, Henry, 1838-1895

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Biographical note: Henry Phillips was an author, philologist, and numismatist. He was born in Philadelphia in 1838 and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1859. Although he was admitted to the Philadelphia Bar in 1859, Phillips devoted most of his life to researches and writings in the fields of philology, numismatics, and folklore. His contributions to the field of Numismatics were "History of American Colonial Paper Currency" (1865) and "History of America...

Hawley, F. W., fl. 1863-1912

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Knortz, Karl, 1841-1918

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German-American author, literary critic and folklorist. From the guide to the Karl Knortz papers, 1870-1912, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) ...

Rothrock, Joseph T., 1839-1922

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Joseph T. Rothrock was a physician, botanist, and forester. He was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1877. From the description of Letters, 1878-1884, to Eli K. Price. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122608845 Joseph T. Rothrock was a physician, botanist, and forester; he was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1877. From the guide to the Joseph T. Rothrock letters, 1878-1884, to Eli K. Price, 1878-1884, (...

Carey, W. R. (William R.)

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Norris, Joseph Parker, 1847-1916

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J.P. Norris was editor of the American Bibliopolist. From the description of Letters to J.P. Norris, editor, from F.J. Furnivall and J. Crosby [manuscript], 1877. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 416491440 ...

Walsh, William S., 1854-1919

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Devrient, Eduard, 1801-1877

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German theatre historian, librettist, and baritone. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Karlsruhe, 11 January 1856, to [Ernst Rietschel], 1856 Jan. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270565821 ...

Moore, Clement Clarke, 1779-1863

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Hebrew scholar, writer of verse. From the description of Papers of Clement Clarke Moore [manuscript], 1826-1861. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647814321 New York poet, Hebrew scholar, and author of the popular poem "A visit from St. Nicholas." From the description of A visit from St. Nicholas : Holograph, 1862 March 13. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58768543 ...

Knapp, Arthur Mason, 1839-1898

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Winter, William, 1836-1917

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American drama critic. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Tompkinsville (Staten Island, N.Y.), 17 April 1886, to Mrs. Tracy, 1886 Apr. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270679284 Massachusetts native William Winter graduated from Harvard law school, but began his career as a journalist. He wrote for numerous journals before securing a position as drama critic at the New York Tribune. In addition to being one of the most influential critics of his day, ...

Harper & Brothers.

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Correspondence (129 letters) and typescript (unsigned) revisions and notes, 1954, (23 p.) concerning the publication of The Scope of Total Architecture by Walter Gropius. Includes 22 letters from Gropius. From the description of Correspondence with Walter Gropius, 1952-1956. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612369957 Publishing firm in New York City. From the description of Harper & Brothers Records 1817-1929. (Columbia University In the City of New ...

Horne, R. H. (Richard H.), 1802-1884

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Richard Hengist Horne (1803-1884) was an English author. From the description of Correspondence of R. H. Horne, 1847-1877. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122369262 Poet, born near London, migrating to Australia to try his fortune on the gold fields in 1852. Member of the Melbourne Literary Group which included Clarke, Gordon and Kendall. Returned to England in 1869. Among his work, he wrote the epic poem Orion,edited the Ne...

Hawe, H. H., fl. 1893

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Frome, John Henry

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Devrient, Otto, 1838-1894

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Mitchell, E. Coppée (Edward Coppée), 1836-1887

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Timmins, Samuel, 1826-1902

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Theobald, Mr. (Lewis), 1688-1744

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Epithet: of Stowe MS 180 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001241.0x000045 Epithet: of Étampes British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000299.0x0001d7 Epithet: Archbishop of Canterbury British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000787.0x0002eb Epithet: Writer and...

Malone, John, -1906

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John Malone (d. 1906) was an American actor. From the description of Malone theatre collection, 1872-1928, bulk (1872-1910). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122517416 From the guide to the Malone theatre collection, 1872-1928, 1872-1910, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) ...

Price, Mr., fl. 1863-1912

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Herpich, Charles A., 19th/20th cent.,

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Harrison, Rev. Mr., fl. 1863-1912

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Rawle, Francis, 1846-1930

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Francis Rawle was an attorney in Philadelphia. From the description of Letter and memo to Horace Howard Furness and Horace Howard Furness, Jr., 1911-1929. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155884463 ...

Mitchell, E. Coppée (Edward Coppée), 1836-1887

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Clarke, Creston, 1865-1910

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Creston Clarke was a nephew of the actor Edwin Booth. From the description of Letters to Horace Howard Furness, 1889. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155882888 ...

Furness, Horace Howard, 1833-1912

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American Shakespeare scholar. From the description of Letters : to Dr. John C. Rolfe, 1910. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 79028412 Shakespearean scholar. From the description of Papers of Horace Howard Furness, 1872-1899. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 56349747 Horace Howard Furness was a lawyer and Shakespeare scholar. From the description of Scrapbook, 1869-1911. (American Philosophical Society Library). Wor...

Winston, Nannie, active 19th century

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Thornton, Richard H. (Richard Hopwood), 1845-1925

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The son of a prominent English Wesleyan clergyman and Latin tutor, Richard Hopwood Thornton was born in 1845 in Didebury, Lancashire, England. After attending New Kingswood School near Bath, he passed the entrance examination for Oxford University in 1862, but instead entered a London business house. After a visit to Paris in 1870 he went to Canada in 1871 where he taught school in various places. Receiving a small legacy from his mother in 1874, he travelled throughout North Americ...

Hathaway, Anne, 1556?-1623

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Moorhead, Frank Graham, 1876-

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Hart, John S. (John Seely), 1810-1877

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American educator and editor, co-editor of Sartain's Union Magazine of Literature and Art from 1849-1851; founder and first editor of the Sunday School Times (1859-1871), and an influential writer in the Sunday-school movement; principal of several schools; and professor of rhetoric and English literature at the College of New Jersey (which later became Princeton University) from 1872-1874. From the description of John S. Hart letters, 1834-1877. (Cornell University Library). WorldCa...

Handy, Moses P. (Moses Purnell), 1847-1898

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American newspaper editor; chief of the Department of Publicity & Promotion of the Chicago International Exposition of 1893. From the description of M. P. Handy letter to S. S. McClure [manuscript], 1893 February 3. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 774711546 ...

Gosse, Edmund, 1849-1928

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Edmund Gosse, a well known man of letters, librarian to the House of Lords (1904-1914), and author of the autobiography, Father and Son (1907), was a pioneering translator of Ibsen and author of numerous volumes of poetry, criticism and biography. Charles Edmund Merrill was an active member of the Grolier Club from 1910 until his death in 1942. From the description of Letters : to Charles E. Merrill, 1910-1924. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122577035 English poet and man of...

Green, Jesse Cope, 1817-1920

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Meredith, Emma, fl. 1888

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Rogers, Mrs., fl. 1863-1912

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