Knowles, James Sheridan (05/12/1784-11/30/1862), 1828 - 1847

File — Box: 1, Folder: 30

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: 1828 - 1847

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

Knowles, born in Cork, Ireland, was a distinguished actor from a young age. He had close relationships with literary men including Hazlitt, Coleridge, and Lamb, and published several drams, poetry, novels. Alongside and after acting, Knowles became a schoolmaster, lecturer, and Baptist preacher.

Extent

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

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

General

Signed letter to Murdoch Young, March 11 1847, with envelope; AMS, no title, “to Dr. Rupell” 6th December 1828; Printed sketch of Knowles, signed by Knowles, labeled “Author of ‘The Hunchback’” Published by James Fraser, 215 Regent Street, London