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COLLECTION Identifier: MS Am 2034

Letters to Charles Eliot Norton and other papers

Overview

Letters from famous literary, cultural, and political figures, some of them addressed to Charles Eliot Norton.

Dates

  • Creation: 1702-1952

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.

Extent

1 linear feet (2 boxes)

An autograph collection of letters from famous literary, cultural, and political figures, some of which are addressed to Charles Eliot Norton. Others are addressed to a variety of correspondents. Also includes cut signatures, books, pamphlets, clippings and other printed material.

Biographical / Historical

Norton was an American author, editor, and teacher. He was co-editor of the North American Review (1864-1868) and helped found the political review The Nation in 1865. He was professor of the history of fine arts at Harvard.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by author.

Physical Location

b

Immediate Source of Acquisition

*86M-26. Gift ofMrs. Donald Starr 198 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 through Miss Dinah Starr, 15 Scottfield Road, Allston Massachusetts 02134; received: 1987 13 Mar and 19 May.

Title
Norton, Charles Eliot, 1827-1908, recipient. Letters to Charles Eliot Norton and other papers: Guide.
Author
Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
Language of description
und
EAD ID
hou00335

Repository Details

Part of the Houghton Library Repository

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