Papers relating to the bequest of Thomas Carlyle's library to Harvard College Library
Overview
Correspondence and other documents concerning Thomas Carlyle's bequest of his library to the Harvard College Library.
Dates
- 1869-1894
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
.2 linear feet (1 volume)Papers relating to Carlyle's bequest to the Harvard College Library of the books used by him in writing the History of Friedrich of Prussia and Oliver Cromwell's Letters and Speeches. Collection includes: autograph letters from Charles E. Norton, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Thomas Woolner, and Mary Carlyle Aitken (Mrs. Alexander Carlyle); manuscript letters from the Trübner & Co., London, executors of Carlyle; a preliminary list in Mary Aitken's hand of books, annotated by Thomas Carlyle, to be forwarded to Harvard; a printed copy of Harvard Library bibliographical contributions, 1888, and Harvard University bulletin containing the notice of Carlyle's bequest, 1881; and other materials.
Biographical / Historical
Thomas Carlyle was a Scottish essayist, satirist, and historian.
Arrangement
Arranged by folder number as found during full cataloging in June of 2013.
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Recataloged from Carl 243 and Carl 1.25.
Carl 1.25 was purchased with the Norton Fund; received: 1932 July 18.
Processing Information
Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt
- Title
- Papers relating to the bequest of Thomas Carlyle's library to Harvard College Library, 1869-1894: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02443
Repository Details
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