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 446 Collections and/or Records:

Christian Karl Josias, Freiherr von Bunsen letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 836477

Mss 836477

Date(s): 1836-08-27

Abstract

In English.

Christian Karl Josias Freiherr von Bunsen letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 840529.1

Mss 840529.1

Date(s): 1840-09-29

Abstract

In English.

Christian Karl Josias, Freiherr von Bunsen letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 836621.1

Mss 836621.1

Date(s): 1836-11-21

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Christian Karl Josias, Freiherr von Bunsen in Rome to George Ticknor in Florence, telling him that the disease is making no progress toward Rome. Mentions hotels to stay at and strangers in Rome.

Christian Karl Josias, Freiherr von Bunsen letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 848428

Mss 848428

Date(s): 1848-07-28

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Freiherr Christian Karl Josias Bunsen at Carltz Terrace to Mr. Ticknor, telling him Ticknor did much for Dr. Dunham and thanking him for his kindness. Webster's pamphlet is a masterpiece.

Christian Karl Josias, Freiherr von Bunsen letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 852564

Mss 852564

Date(s): 1852-10-14

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Christian Karl Josias, Freiherr von Bunsen at Carlton Terrace to George Ticknor in Boston, telling him that the years 1848-1851 have been dreadful ones for Germany. Describes the turmoil in German poltics and government. Mentions meeting Prescott and German literature.

Christopher Daniel Ebeling letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 815507

Mss 815507

Date(s): 1815-09-07

Abstract

In English.

Christopher Gore letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 815176

Mss 815176

Date(s): 1815-02-26

Abstract

In English.

Claire de Durfort, Duchesse de Duras letters

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 818572.1

Mss 818572.1

Date(s): 1818-10-22 to 1824-04-19

Abstract

In English.

Clemens Lothar Wenzel, Fürst von Metternich-Winneburg letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 836374.2

Mss 836374.2

Date(s): 1836-06-24

Abstract

In English.

Constantine Henry (Phipps) Mulgrave letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 835508

Mss 835508

Date(s): 1835-09-08

Abstract

In English.

Conte Carlo Vidua letters

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 827314

Mss 827314

Date(s): 1827-05-14

Abstract

In English.

Conte Cesare Balbo letters

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 818562

Mss 818562

Date(s): 1818-10-12 to 1836-09-02

Abstract

In English.

Conte Frederico Confalonieri letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 834566

Mss 834566

Date(s): 1834-10-16

Scope and Contents

Letter from Conte Frederico Confalonieri in Paris, France to George Ticknor in Paris in which he excuses himself for not visiting Ticknor because he had been ill. He extends his best regards to Ticknor and also to his wife whom he does not know personally.

Conte Giovanni Arrivabene letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 839640

Mss 839640

Date(s): 1839-11

Abstract

In English.

Conte Leopoldo Cigognara letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 824163

Mss 824163

Date(s): 1824-02-13

Abstract

In English.

Cornelius Conway Felton letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 86017

Mss 86017

Date(s): 1860-02-22

Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Cornelius Conway Felton in Cambridge to George Ticknor, telling him that he has accepted the appointment as president of Harvard University and mentions how it will affect his duties as a Greek professor.

Count Leo von Thun letters

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 838353.2

Mss 838353.2

Date(s): 1838-06-03 to 1843-10-17

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 849269.2

Mss 849269.2

Date(s): 1849-04-19

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 851366.2

Mss 851366.2

Date(s): 1851-06-16

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 842

Mss 842

Date(s): 1842-08-20

Abstract

In English.