John Greenleaf Whittier Collection
Scope and Contents
The John Greenleaf Whittier collection contains correspondence, writings, and other papers by or relating to the nineteenth-century American poet and abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier. Correspondence consists entirely of autograph letters, signed or initialed. Writings include autograph manuscript drafts or copies of poems and proofs, many also signed or initialed. Other papers include artistic and photographic portraits of Whittier.
Dates
- 1831-1942
- Majority of material found within 1837 - 1892
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
The John Greenleaf Whittier Collection is the physical property of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University. Literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. For further information, consult the appropriate curator.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquired primarily through gift from Abel Cary Thomas and Owen Franklin Aldis. For more information, consult the appropriate curator.
Arrangement
Organized into three series: I. Abel Cary Thomas Gift, 1832-1934. II. Owen Franklin Aldis Gift, 1844-1888. III. Material from Other Sources, 1831-1942.
Extent
0.92 Linear Feet ((4 boxes) + 1 broadside)
Language of Materials
English
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892)
John Greenleaf Whittier, American poet and abolitionist. Known as America's "Quaker poet," Whittier was a prolific writer who produced more than forty volumes of poetry and prose during his lifetime. Summary information is available in the standard print and online biographical resources.
Processing Information
Former call numbers: Za Whittier, Uncat Za File 449-450, Uncat Za File 491, Uncat Za File 650-653
- Title
- Guide to the John Greenleaf Whittier Collection
- Author
- by Beinecke staff
- Date
- November 25, 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Repository
Location
121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Opening Hours
Access Information
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