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Arthur Henry Hallam Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS Group 009

Scope and Content

Manuscripts of and pertaining to Arthur Henry Hallam. Manuscript of Remains of Arthur Henry Hallam, probably in the hand of Henry F. Hallam; Arthur Henry Hallam's algebra note book; Latin and Greek exercises by either Arthur H. or Henry F. Hallam; and other materials. Assembled by J. Max Patrick.

Dates

  • Creation: 1811-1947

Creator

Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical/Historical Note

Arthur Henry Hallam was educated in Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge. He was a poet and author and a close friend of Lord Tennyson. Hallam died at a very early age in Vienna in 1833. He is remembered as the subject of Tennyson's "In Memoriam." His own work "Remains in verse and prose of Arthur Henry Hallam" appeared in 1834.

Extent

0.21 Linear feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Manuscripts by and about poet Arthur Henry Hallam, as well as some of his school materials.

Physical Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Acquisition Information

Gift of J. Max Patrick.

Title
A Guide to the Arthur Henry Hallam Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
Date
September 2004
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository

Contact:
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755