16th- 19th century English literature
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
George W. Whiting papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 342
Abstract:
This collection contains typescripts, handwritten notes and correspondence related to the personal and professional life of George W. Whiting, a professor of English at Rice Institute.
Dates:
1925 - 1963
J. Dennis Huston Literary Papers
Collection
Identifier: UA 390
Scope and Contents
These papers relate to the scholarly and teaching career of J. Dennis Huston. They reflect the courses he taught on the plays of Shakespeare and other British Renaissance dramatists, on detective fiction, and on works constituting the Western humanities tradition. Also included are materials reflecting the administration of Rice University's required Humanities Foundation Course. There are syllabi of Huston courses, student evaluations of these courses, articles written by others about the...
Dates:
1964 - 2016
Robert L. Patten literary papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 376
Abtract
These Papers represent a portion of the literary career of Dr. Robert L. Patten of Rice University. His writings reflect his interests in Victorian graphic art, history of 19th century publishing, and renowned author Charles Dickens along with renowned illustrator George Cruikshank. Formats include drafts, notes and correspondence related to Dr. Patten's books, articles, lectures and reviews.
Dates:
1963 - 2014
William Stewart Rose letter
Collection
Identifier: MS 168
Overview
This collection contains a letter by William Stewart Rose, British poet and translator, to Mr. Sotheby at his auction rooms near Waterloo bridge, complaining that not only was the sale of his books to take place in Whitsun but that the Stokes Park Library was being sold at the same time. He requests that catalogues be sent to various people, including Lady Caroline Lamb and Mr. Murray.
Dates:
1800