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Taylor, Bayard, 1825-1878

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1825 - 1878

Bayard Taylor (1825-1878), American poet, literary critic, translator, travel author, and diplomat.

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Chauncey family papers

 Collection
Call Number: MS 135
Overview: The papers consist of correspondence, account books, financial records, diaries, journals, and other papers relating to the personal lives and professional careers of the Chauncey family of Connecticut. Material relating to the American Revolution and the colonial period includes the correspondence, legal papers, and financial records of Charles Chauncey (1747-1823). The legal papers of Charles Chauncey (1777-1849) document his work in Philadelphia. The European travel diaries for Nathaniel...
Dates: 1675-1928

Letter : 139 East 8th St., to "Dear Sir", 1965 Feb 26

 Part of Collection — Box: 35, Folder: GROUP 570, F-2
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents: ALS concerning a missed call from the recipient due to confusion about his exact address, and requesting the recipient's opinion on American interest in Auerbach's work.
Dates: 1965 Feb 26

Letter : 142 East 18th St., New York, to Mrs. Howe, 1877 May 3

 Part of Collection — Box: 35, Folder: GROUP 570, F-9
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents: ALS concerning letters of introduction for travel to Weimar.
Dates: 1877 May 3

Letter : Alexandria, Egypt, to G[eorge Palmer] Putnam, 1 Broadway, New York, 1852 Dec 8

 Part of Collection — Box: 35, Folder: GROUP 570, F-1
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents: ANS requesting that his royalties be sent to his father, Joseph Taylor, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Mentions that he is about to depart for Cairo. Portion missing due to having been glued to another sheet of paper; attached to larger sheet with string.

Accompanied by manuscript German translation of untitled poem by Taylor, "Aus, [Sösun???] aus dem Pilgerland," by Edward von Fan, Frankfurt a/Main.
Dates: 1852 Dec 8

Letter : Arlington, Vt., to unidentified recipient, 1861 Jan 29

 Part of Collection — Box: 35, Folder: GROUP 570, F-4
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents: ALS complimenting Mrs. Marsh's translation of an unidentified poem by Axel.
Dates: 1861 Jan 29

Letter : Cedarcroft, to Charles A. Dana, Assistant Secretary of War, Washington D. C., 1866 Aug 6

 Part of Collection — Box: 35, Folder: GROUP 570, F-3
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents: ALS introducing Sallie T. Gause and recommending her for a copyist or clerk position at the Department of War.
Dates: 1866 Aug 6

Letter : Kennett Square, Penn[sylvan]ia, to an unidentified recipient, 1863 Oct 29

 Part of Collection — Box: 35, Folder: GROUP 570, F-7
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents: ALS to "My dear Sir" conceding, "All right, 'Russia and Her People'."
Dates: 1863 Oct 29

Letter : N. Y., to an unidentified recipient, 1876 Jul 8

 Part of Collection — Box: 35, Folder: GROUP 570, F-6
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents: ALS to "Dear Sir" replying to an unidentified writer, explaining that poor employment prospects for writers are due to stagnant literary sales.
Dates: 1876 Jul 8

Letter : New Britain, Connecticut, to "Dear Sir", 1858 December 22

 Part of Collection — Box: 104, Folder: 27
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents: Autograph letter, signed, saying he is available to give a lecture at a later date.
Dates: 1858 December 22

Letter : New York, to Mr. Stratton, Troy, N. Y., 1854 January 11

 Part of Collection — Box: 35, Folder: GROUP 570, F-10
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents: ALS concerning a lecture date in Troy, N. Y. and other travel plans.
Dates: 1854 January 11

Letter : Steamship "Union," off Southhampton, to W. W. Murphy, Consul General of the U. S., Frankfurt, 1867 Feb 18

 Part of Collection — Box: 35, Folder: GROUP 570, F-5
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents: ALS introducing Mary Ellen Lewis, who will be studying German in Frankfurt. On the verso is an ALS from Mary Ellen Lewis to Mr. Murphy, Feb 25, 1867, looking forward to making his acquaintance.
Dates: 1867 Feb 18

Letter and portrait, 1859, n.d.

 Part of Collection — Box: 35, Folder: GROUP 570, F-8
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents: ALS, dated 1859, from Taylor to [John Greenleaf Whittier?] and portrait engraving of Taylor.
Dates: 1859, n.d.

Letters and portraits, 1855 September 10, 1855 October 5

 Part of Collection — Box: 102, Folder: 43
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents: Two autograph letters, signed, from Taylor to an unidentified recipient. Letters discuss Taylor's lecture schedule. Also includes an engraved portrait of Taylor and a magazine clipping with a portrait of Taylor.
Dates: 1855 September 10, 1855 October 5

William A. Speck collection of Goetheana : manuscripts

 Collection
Call Number: YCGL MSS 6
Overview: The collection, a part of the William A. Speck Collection of Goetheana, consists of correspondence, documents, playscripts, and other writings by or relating to Goethe and his work. The major strength of the manuscript collection is its documentation of Goethe's literary reception in England and America in the nineteenth century. There are 25 letters and manuscripts in Goethe's hand, and several Faust-related items. Authors represented prominently besides Goethe include Thomas Carlyle, Frank...
Dates: 1542-1967, bulk 1770-1900

"The mountains", Undated

 Part of Collection — Box: 35, Folder: GROUP 570, F-11
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC