Anderson, Robert (02/01/1770-09/29/1833), 1825-11-22
Content Description
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: 1825-11-22
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Born in Carlisle, England to a laboring class family. Anderson was influenced heavily by Robert Burns and was best known for his ballad-style poems in Cumbrian dialect. He found fans in poet laureates Robert Southey and William Wordsworth.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet (1 Hollinger document case.)
Language of Materials
English
General
1 AMS, “Epistle, To Mr Matthew Nutter,” written in Upperby; material folded
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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