George Henry Calvert, 1867 - 1874
Scope and Contents
Four letters in the hand of American writer George Henry Calvert dated between 1867 and 1874. The contents appear to be personal, and often relate to poetry, lecturing, or the arts.
Dates
- 1867 - 1874
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
George Henry Calvert (1803-1889) was an American writer, poet, and biographer, one of the Baltimore Calverts. He also briefly served as the mayor of Newport, Rhode Island, where he spent the second half of his life.
Extent
From the Collection: 30 Cubic Feet (68 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Latin
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: Italian
From the Collection: Welsh
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From the Collection: Swedish
From the Collection: Spanish
From the Collection: German
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From the Collection: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Creator
- From the Collection: Scheetz, Nicholas B., 1952-2016 (Person)
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