Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894
Dates
- Existence: 1809 - 1894
Biography
Oliver Wendell Holmes (August 29, 1809 – October 7, 1894) was an American physician, poet, and polymath based in Boston. Grouped among the Fireside Poets, he was acclaimed by his peers as one of the best writers of the day. His most famous prose works are the "Breakfast-Table" series, which began with "The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table" (1858). He was also an important medical reformer. In addition to his work as an author and poet, Holmes also served as a physician, professor, lecturer and inventor and, although he never practiced it, he received formal training in law.
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Dartmouth College Medical School ticket
In English.
Dartmouth College Trustees vote
In English.
Oliver Wendell Holmes letter
In English.
Oliver Wendell Holmes letter
In English.
Oliver Wendell Holmes letter
Two-page letter from Oliver Wendell Holmes, declining an invitation to speak before the United Societies of Dartmouth College.
Oliver Wendell Holmes letter
Letter from Oliver Wendell Holmes to an unidentified recipient, telling him that he is regretting that he cannot accept an invitation to speak at Dartmouth College for one of the Literary Societies.
Oliver Wendell Holmes receipt
In English.