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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:

Angel Calderon e la Barca letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 852173
Mss 852173
Date(s): 1852-02-23
Abstract

In English.

Anna Charlotte (Lynch) Botta letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 860518
Mss 860518
Date(s): 1860-09-18
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Anna Charlotte (Lynch) Botta to George Ticknor, in which she asks him to accept this copy of her "Handbook of Universal Literature," which contains a condensation of Ticknor's "History of Spanish Literature." Letter originallylaid in Anna C.L. Botta's "Handbook of Universal Literature."

Anne-Adrien-Pierre de Montmorency letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 814670.1
Mss 814670.1
Date(s): 1814-12-20 to 1819-06-20
Scope and Contents

Letters from Anne-Adrien-Pierre de Montmorency, 1st Duke of San Fernando Luis, 3rd Duke of Laval-Montmorency in Madrid and Paris to George Ticknor including dinner invitations, mentions seeing "Hamlet," "As You Like It" and talks about literary matters and news of various events.

Anne Grant letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 819277.4
Mss 819277.4
Date(s): 1819-04-27 to 1823-06-15
Abstract

In English.

Anne Isabella Milbanke

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 835419
Mss 835419
Date(s): 1835-07-19
Abstract

In English.

Anne Isabella Milbanke Byron letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 835412
Mss 835412
Date(s): 1835-07-12
Abstract

In English.

Antonio Benci letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 818203.2
Mss 818203.2
Date(s): 1818-03-03
Abstract

In English.

Antonio Canova letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 817659
Mss 817659
Date(s): 1817-12-09 to 1817-12-14
Abstract

In English.

Auguste de LaRive letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 857251
Mss 857251
Date(s): 1857-04-01 to 1862-09-24
Scope and Contents

Letters from Auguste de LaRive in Rome and Geneva to George Ticknor, inquiring if he is comfortable at the hotel or if he would prefer an apartment and refers to Civil War, mentioning McClellan and European political events.

Auguste Louis, Baron de Staël-Holstein letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 819217.4
Mss 819217.4
Date(s): 1819-03-17 to 1825-08-10
Abstract

In English.

Augustin Thierry letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 840265
Mss 840265
Date(s): 1840-04-15
Abstract

In English.

Basil Hall letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 828380
Mss 828380
Date(s): 1828-06-30
Abstract

In English.

Benjamin Rebbins Curtis letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 855168
Mss 855168
Date(s): 1855-02-18
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Benjamin Rebbins Curtis in Washington to "My dear uncle [George Ticknor] in Boston, accepting Ticknor's offer to visit while in Boston. Speaks of the political situation and the need for a conservative press.

Benjamin Robbins Curtis letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 855365
Mss 855365
Date(s): 1855-06-15
Scope and Contents

Letter from Benjamin Robbins Curtis to "My dear uncle" [i.e. George Ticknor], telling him that Anna seems to be doing well

Benjamin Robbins Curtis letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 859377
Mss 859377
Date(s): 1859-06-27
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Benjamin Robbins Curtis in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to George Ticknor, telling him that he purchaseds a house and asks Ticknor to visit on his way to Niagara.

Benjamin Robbins Curtis letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 859377.3
Mss 859377.3
Date(s): 1859-06-27
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Benjamin Robbins Curtis in Pittsfield to George Ticknor, telling him that he hopes Ticknor will stay at his house on his way to Niagara.

Benjamin Robbins Curtis letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 859409.1
Mss 859409.1
Date(s): 1859-07-09
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Benjamin Robbins Curtis in Pittsfield to "Uncle" [i.e. George Ticknor], telling him that he thinks Ticknor needs rest and change to recover from his illness, and is encouraged to visit at Pittsfield. Anna should go to Arizona.

Benjamin Robbins Curtis letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 859503
Mss 859503
Date(s): 1859-09-03
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Benjamin Robbins Curtis in Pittsfield to "My dear Uncle" [i.e. George Ticknor], telling him he has been very busy this summer with professional engagements. Enjoys Pittsfield. Gives news of family members.

Benjamin Robbins Curtis letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 859513
Mss 859513
Date(s): 1859-09-13
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Benjamin Robbins Curtis in Boston to George Ticknor, telling him that his vacation is over and he must aply himself to work. Hopes Ticknor will visit Pittsfield.

Benjamin Robbins Curtis letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 859522
Mss 859522
Date(s): 1859-09-22
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Benjamin Robbins Curtis to George Ticknor, telling him that he hopes Ticknor will stay at Maplehurst for some time. Annais curious about what was said about Mr. Choate.

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