Letters by American essayist, poet, and teacher of anatomy Oliver Wendell Holmes to various correspondents concerning medicine, education, and his literary work.
Dates
- 1825-1894
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
1 linear feet (2 boxes)
Catch-all box includes Holmes' letters to various correspondents and a few other items, including genealogy, photographs, and a vita found with the letters. Letters reflect a wide range of topics including his views on issues in medicine and education, comments on student days at Harvard and his literary work, such as the origin and purpose of Elsie Venner.
Biographical / Historical
Holmes was an essayist, poet, and teacher of anatomy.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by author.
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from various sources at various times.
- Title
- Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894. Oliver Wendell Holmes miscellaneous letters, 1825-1894: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- EAD ID
- hou01332
Repository Details
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Harvard University
Cambridge MA 02138 USA
(617) 495-2440
Houghton_Library@harvard.edu