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Anderson, Alexander (04/30/1845-07/11/1909), no date

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Content Description

From the Collection:

Collection of manuscript poems by 56 minor British poets. Includes prose and 3 photographs. Poets include: Alfred Austin, Mary Elizabeth Braden, "Alfred Crowquill," Francis Jeffrey, J. Sheridan Knowles, Lord John Russell, Charles Augustus Sala, and Martin F. Tupper.

Dates

  • Other: no date

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Biographical / Historical

Born in Kirkconnel, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Became Chief Librarian at the University of Edinburgh.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet (1 Hollinger document case.)

Language of Materials

English

General

1 AMS on University of Edinburgh embossed paper, passage from “The Engine”

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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