George Dunlop papers, 1716-1908

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

In part catalogued remainder arranged.

Description

Summary

This collection of letters, manuscripts, autographs, and illustrations of English and American authors and statesmen was assembled by George Dunlop. Many of the letters relate to Robert Burns and to the Burns country of Ayrshire. Among the early items are letters from Robert Burns, Samuel Johnson, Hester Thrale Piozzi, Edgar Allan Poe, and Abraham Lincoln.

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); George Dunlop papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Related Materials

Part of Abraham Lincoln collection MS#2028:

Lincoln, Abraham To R. L. C. White, Springfield, Ill, 18 September 1860, 1 item; ms.l.s, 1 page.

Lincoln, Abraham To Edwin M. Stanton, n.p., 31 August 1863, 1 a.n.s.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Alternate Form Available

John Ruskin letter is on: microfilm.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Scott, Nora E. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1972. Accession number--M-72.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

George Dunlop (1842-1909). Editor of the Scottish Newspaper, THE KILMARNOCK STANDARD. Dunlop was an authority on Robert Burns, was active in civic and literary affairs, and also edited the LIFE OF HEW AINSLIE.