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Lord, John, 1810-1894

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1810 - 1894

Biography

John Lord was born on September 10, 1810, in Portsmouth, NH. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1833, and studied theology for a time at Andover Theological Seminary. In his second year at the Academy he wrote a series of lectures on the Dark Ages, which he delivered soon after during a tour of northern New York. He also became an agent of the American Peace Society. Though not ordained to the ministry, he occupied Congregational pulpits in New Marlboro and Stockbridge, Mass. After 1840 he devoted himself to literary work and lecturing. In 1843-46 he was in England giving lectures on the Middle Ages, and on his return to the United States continued to lecture for many years. From 1866-76 he was lecturer on history at Dartmouth College. His lectures were published under the title "Beacon Lights of History" (1883). His other publications include "Modern History for Schools" (1850), "The Old Roman World" (1867) and "Ancient States and Empires" (1869). Lord died on December 15, 1894.

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Edward Everett letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 850168
Mss 850168
Date(s): 1850-02-18
Abstract

In English.

Edward Everett letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 847324
Mss 847324
Date(s): 1847-05-24
Abstract

In English.

Henry Colman letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 844359
Mss 844359
Date(s): 1844-06-09
Abstract

In English.

John Lord letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 860122
Mss 860122
Date(s): 1860-01-22
Scope and Contents

Twelve-page letter from John Lord in Stamford, Connecticut to Nathan Lord in Hanover, New Hampshire on the death of his wife, Mary Porter Lord.

John Lord letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 864423.1
Mss 864423.1
Date(s): 1864-07-23

John Lord papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1262
MS-1262
Date(s): 1825 to 1894
Abstract

John Lord (1810-1894), historian and lecturer. Dartmouth College Class of 1833. Consist of fan letters, copyright certificates and the manuscript for "Experience of a Lecturer for 50 Years."

Mark Hopkins letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 867627.1
Mss 867627.1
Date(s): 1867-11-27
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Mark Hopkins at Williams College to John Lord, complimenting Lord on his book and thanking him for a copy.

Nathan Lord letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 849325
Mss 849325
Date(s): 1849-05-25
Abstract

In English.

Nathan Lord letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 840578
Mss 840578
Date(s): 1840-10-28
Abstract

In English.

Nathan Lord letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 858417
Mss 858417
Date(s): 1858-07-17
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Nathan Lord at Dartmouth College to John Lord, telling him that he cannot visit addressee, invites addressee to Commencement.

Nathan Lord letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 863429
Mss 863429
Date(s): 1863-07-29
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Nathan Lord in Hanover, New Hampshire to John Lord, regarding honorary degrees and the Merrimack Cpunty ministers resolutions and writer's resignation from the presidency of Dartmouth College.

Nathan Lord letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 856530
Mss 856530
Date(s): 1856-09-30
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Nathan Lord at Dartmouth Colelge to John Lord, telling him about lecturers at Dartmnouth and that the Burke house has burned.

Nathan Lord letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 859361
Mss 859361
Date(s): 1859-06-11
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Nathan Lord at Dartmough College to John Lord, telling him that it is not a good time for addressee to lecture at the College.

William Hickling Prescott letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 850165
Mss 850165
Date(s): 1850-02-15
Abstract

In English.

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