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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

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 839458.2
Mss 839458.2
Date(s): 1839-08-08
Abstract

In English.

Dartmouth College Trustees vote

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 838424
Mss 838424
Date(s): 1838-07-24
Abstract

In English.

Oliver Wendell Holmes letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 838412.1
Mss 838412.1
Date(s): 1838-07-12
Abstract

In English.

Oliver Wendell Holmes letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 839526
Mss 839526
Date(s): 1839-09-26
Abstract

In English.

Oliver Wendell Holmes letter

 Item 1
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

 Item 1
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 letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 856278.1
Mss 856278.1
Date(s): 1856-04-28

Oliver Wendell Holmes receipt

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 839481
Mss 839481
Date(s): 1839-08-31
Abstract

In English.

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