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
In English.
Edward Everett letter
In English.
Henry Colman letter
In English.
John Lord letter
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
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
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
In English.
Nathan Lord letter
In English.
Nathan Lord letter
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
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
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
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
In English.