Lord, John, 1810-1894

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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 15 Collections and/or Records:

Edward Everett letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 847324

Mss 847324

Date(s): 1847-05-24

Abstract

In English.

Edward Everett letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 850168

Mss 850168

Date(s): 1850-02-18

Abstract

In English.

Henry Colman letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 844359

Mss 844359

Date(s): 1844-06-09

Abstract

In English.

John Lord letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 864423.1

Mss 864423.1

Date(s): 1864-07-23

John Lord letter

Item 1

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 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

Item 1

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.

Mrs. Lydia (Huntley) Sigourney letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 849576

Mss 849576

Date(s): 1849-10-26

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Mrs. Lydia (Huntley) Sigourney to John Lord, inviting Lord to tea.

Nathan Lord letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 840578

Mss 840578

Date(s): 1840-10-28

Abstract

In English.

Nathan Lord letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 849325

Mss 849325

Date(s): 1849-05-25

Abstract

In English.

Nathan Lord letter

Item 1

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

Item 1

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, his role in voting down a proposal to give Abraham Lincoln an honorary degree and the report of the Merrimack County Conference of Congregational Churches resolutions, and writer's resignation from the presidency of Dartmouth College.

Nathan Lord letters

Item 1

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

Item 1

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

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 850165

Mss 850165

Date(s): 1850-02-15

Abstract

In English.