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Houghton, Arthur Amory, 1906-, collector. Arthur Amory Houghton collection of manuscripts concerning Joseph Severn (MS Eng 1427): Guide.


"creator" Houghton, Arthur Amory, 1906-, collector.
Title: Arthur Amory Houghton collection of manuscripts concerning Joseph Severn,
Dates: 1845-1881.
Abstract: Manuscripts relating to Joseph Severn, the English artist and friend of poet John Keats.
Extent: 1 volume (.1 linear ft.)
Language: Collection materials are in English.
Identification: MS Eng 1427

Administrative Information

*54M-195 (33) and (34). Gift of Arthur A. Houghton, Jr., 718 Fifth Ave., New York City, NY; received: 1954 Dec. 3; Purchased from Hamill and Barker, 664 No. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill.

*70M-38 (2), (3), and (4). Gift of Arthur A. Houghton, Jr.; received: 1970 Aug. 11; Purchased at the Christie Auction sale 1 July 1970, Lot 118, through Hofmann and Freeman Ltd., Holly Place Cottage, Shoreham, Sevenoaks, Kent, England.

All materials in this finding aid were transferred from the Keats Room files.

Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt

Preferred Citation for Publication:

Arthur Amory Houghton Collection of Manuscripts Concerning Joseph Severn (MS Eng 1427). Houghton Library, Harvard University.

There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.

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Severn was an English artist and friend of the poet John Keats.

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Includes correspondence, lithograph of Keats, watercolor, clipping, and notes.

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Arranged alphabetically.

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