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Ticknor, George, 1791-1871

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1791 - 1871

Biography

George Ticknor was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 1, 1791. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1807, but continued his study of Latin and Greek privately. He was admitted to the bar in 1813, but realized soon after that he was attracted more to classics than to the law. In 1815, he sailed for England and remained in Europe for the next four years where he moved among society, literary, and scientific circles and spent twenty months at the University of Göttingen in Germany. In 1816, he was offered a professorship in French and Spanish at Harvard College. After spending time in Spain he accepted the position in 1819, holding it until 1835, after which he returned to Europe. Upon Ticknors return to the US in 1838, he wrote "History of Spanish Literature" which was published in 1849. From 1823 to 1832, he was a trustee of the Boston Athenaeum and in 1852, helped to establish the Boston Public Library on which board he served from 1852-1866. George Ticknor died on January 26, 1871.

Found in 441 Collections and/or Records:

Joseph Blanco White letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 838354.5
Mss 838354.5
Date(s): 1838-06-04
Abstract

In English.

Joseph Emerson Worcester letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 824208
Mss 824208
Date(s): 1824-03-08
Abstract

In English.

Joseph Freiherr von Hammer-Purgstall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 837121
Mss 837121
Date(s): 1837-01-21
Abstract

In English.

Joseph Story letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 827677
Mss 827677
Date(s): 1827-12-27 to 1845-06-03
Abstract

In English.

Josiah Quincy letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 826427.1
Mss 826427.1
Date(s): 1826-07-27 to 1834-11-04
Abstract

In English.

Karl August Varnhagen von Ense letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 856520
Mss 856520
Date(s): 1856-09-20
Scope and Contents

Letter from Karl August Varnhagen von Ense in Berlin to George Ticknor, forwarding pamphlets written by Bettina von Arnim and expressing pleasure at seeing him again. Includes transcripts and translation.

Lady Elizabeth Vassall Holland letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 839257
Mss 839257
Date(s): 1839-04-07
Abstract

In English.

Lady Laura Cranworth letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 859416
Mss 859416
Date(s): 1859-07-16
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Lady Laura Cranworth at Bromley View to George Ticknor, thanking him for the book sent. Mr. Hillard's is not looking well. Mrs. Wordsworth's death was unexpected. Lord Cranworth is well.

Lady Laura Cranworth letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 860460
Mss 860460
Date(s): 1860-08-10
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Lady Laura Cranworth to Mr. Ticknor, telling him that he is sending a present. Hopes to see Ticknor in England. Lady Cardley's death has greatly affected her. Lord Cranworth is well.

Lady Laura Cranworth letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 861301
Mss 861301
Date(s): 1861-05-01
Scope and Contents

Six-page letter from Lady Laura Cranworth in Hollywood to George Ticknor, describing her activities since receiving his letter. Gives news of friends. Hopes Mr. Hillard will come to England. Mr. Beecher's lecture was amusing as was the introduction of female suffrage to Parliament.

Lady Laura Cranworth letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 864279
Mss 864279
Date(s): 1864-04-29
Scope and Contents

Six-page letter from Lady Laura Cranworth to George Ticknor, sending a pendant of Lord Cranworth's likeness. She only knew Mr Prescott by sight but has been in a state of excitement about Garibaldi.

Lady Laura Cranworth letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 866379.1
Mss 866379.1
Date(s): 1866-06-29
Scope and Contents

Eight-page letter from Lady Laura Cranworth in London to George Ticknor, introducing Mr. Wigram, son of James Wigram. Sends a rememberance. The Queen is nervous about opening Parliament so Lord Cranworth may read her speech. Gives news of friends.

Lady Laura Cranworth letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 867460.1
Mss 867460.1
Date(s): 1867-08-10
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from lady Laura Cranworth in Brighton to Mr. Ticknor, introducing Miss Sulivan. She has friends in common with the Ticknors. Lord Cranworth must go back to the House of Lords.

Lady Mary Matilda Georgiana Taunton letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 865130
Mss 865130
Date(s): 1865-01-30
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Lady Mary Matilda Georgiana Taunton to George Ticknor, thanking him for his sympathy.

Lambert Adolphe Jacques Quetelet letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 837609
Mss 837609
Date(s): 1837-11-09
Abstract

In English.

Leopoldo conte Cicognara letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 818213.1
Mss 818213.1
Date(s): 1818-03-13
Abstract

In English.

Lord Ashburton letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 856560
Mss 856560
Date(s): 1856-10-10
Scope and Contents

Seven-page letter from Lord Ashburton to "My dear Sir" [George Ticknor], asking that Fletcher Webster be told of the existence of correspondence between Ashburton's father and Daniel Webster for a book he intends to publish.

Louis Agassiz letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 850230
Mss 850230
Date(s): 1850-03-30
Abstract

In English.

Louis Agassiz letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 855216
Mss 855216
Date(s): 1855-03-16
Scope and Contents

Letter from Louis Agassiz in Cambridge, Massachusetts to George Ticknor, telling him that he has Ticknor's sympathy in the matter of the secret.

Louis Agassiz letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 855553
Mss 855553
Date(s): 1855-10-03
Scope and Contents

Letter from Louis Agassiz in Cambridge, Massachusetts to George Ticknor, tellin ghim that he hopes to be able to accept his invitation.

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