Baring-Gould, Sabine (01/28/1834-01/02/1924), 1903-08-10

File — Box: 1, Folder: 8

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: 1903-08-10

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

Baring-Gould was born to an esteemed family in Devon, an spent much of his youth travelling Europe and attended by private tutors before becoming an Anglican priest. He published prolifically, and was most known for hymns, although he also published carols, novels, and a book of folk songs.