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Richmond Alexander Lattimore papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-503
MS-503

  • Staff Only

Description

The papers of Richmond Alexander Lattimore contain correspondence, as well as the manuscript and associated materials for "Hanover Poems" (1927), a typescript translation of "Beowulf," a typescript edition and translation of Aeschylus's "Agamemnon," and notebooks containing his own poetry, as well as translations of a portion of the "Iliad," and Pindar's "Olympia," "Isthmia," "Pythia," and "Nemea."

Dates

  • 1927 - 1957

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.

Extent

.5 linear ft. (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Richmond Alexander Lattimore (1906-1984), poet and classicist. Dartmouth College Class of 1926. The collection consists of literary and academic papers, including the manuscript and associated materials for "Hanover Poems" (1927) and notebooks containing his own poetry as well as translations of a portion of the "Iliad."

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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