Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894

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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

Collection

Identifier: Mss 839458.2

Mss 839458.2

Date(s): 1839-08-08

Abstract

In English.

Dartmouth College Trustees vote

Collection

Identifier: Mss 838424

Mss 838424

Date(s): 1838-07-24

Abstract

In English.

Oliver Wendell Holmes letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 852525

Mss 852525

Date(s): 1852-09-25

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Oliver Wendell Holmes, declining an invitation to speak before the United Societies of Dartmouth College.

Oliver Wendell Holmes letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 838412.1

Mss 838412.1

Date(s): 1838-07-12

Abstract

In English.

Oliver Wendell Holmes letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 839526

Mss 839526

Date(s): 1839-09-26

Abstract

In English.

Oliver Wendell Holmes letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 856278.1

Mss 856278.1

Date(s): 1856-04-28

Oliver Wendell Holmes letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 868560

Mss 868560

Date(s): 1868-10-10

Scope and Contents

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

Collection

Identifier: Mss 839481

Mss 839481

Date(s): 1839-08-31

Abstract

In English.