Henry Wadsworth Longfellow miscellaneous papers
Overview
Autograph manuscripts of American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Dates
- Creation: 1840-1882
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
.5 linear feet (1 box)Includes autograph manuscript draft poems and prose by Longfellow, materials about Longfellow, and letters to him. Includes drafts of The wreck of the Hesperus, Twelfth-night, Excelsior, and others.
Biographical / Historical
Longfellow was an American poet.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from various sources at various times. See individual items for full accession information.
- Title
- Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow miscellaneous papers, 1840-1882: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01207
Repository Details
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