Crowquill, Alfred (09/10/1804-05/26/1872), 1827-12-20
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: 1827-12-20
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Alfred Crowquill, real name Alfred Henry Forrester, was born in London. He had a strong aptitude for writing and art, contributing to periodicals frequently as well as illustrating stories and plays.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet (1 Hollinger document case.)
Language of Materials
English
General
Newspaper clipping: obituary in the Edinburgh Courant for Mr. Alfred Henry Forrester; Signed letter to J.W. Hutcheson from AC, Dec. 20, 1827 - 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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