Prince, John Critchley (06/21/1808-05/05/1860), 1866-05-05
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: 1866-05-05
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
Prince, born in Lancashire, began to write poetry at the age of 19. He published 5 volumes of poetry and from 1845 to 1851 was the editor of the 'Ancient Shepherd's Quarterly Magazine' of Manchester.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet (1 Hollinger document case.)
Language of Materials
English
General
Title: “Stanzas in Memory of the late Joseph Brotherton, M.P.” (back) “Respectfully inscribed to his son, James Brotherton Esq.”
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu