Overview
Autograph manuscript papers of Scottish writer and bookseller, Andrew Henderson.
Dates
- Creation: 1726-1768 and undated
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English and Latin.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
1 linear feet (3 boxes and 1 volume)Includes: autograph manuscript drafts of his History of Scotland and History of anatomy, both apparently unpublished; an account of John Wilkes (partially published); plays and libretti; 5 notebooks including childhood work and family notes; and three of his works as printed pamphlets and one almanac.
Biographical / Historical
Andrew Henderson (flourished 1734-1775) was an Scottish writer and bookseller. He published a large number of historical and biographical works, some involved him in controversy with other writers such as Tobias Smollett and Samuel Johnson. [Source: Oxford Dictionary of National Biography online].
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by title.
Physical Location
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Provenance:
From the library of Gerald M. Goldberg.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2008M-42. Purchase with the Endowment Fund for the Donald and Mary Hyde Collection of Dr. Samuel Johnson; received: 2008.
See curatorial file for dealer's descriptions with more details.
Processing Information
Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt
- Title
- Henderson, Andrew, active 1731-1775. Andrew Henderson papers, 1726-1768: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02635
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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