Reed, Henry, 1808-1854

Professor at the University of Pennsylvania beginning in 1831, after having practiced law for several years. Appointed professor of English Literature and Rhetoric in 1834, and Vice-Provost in 1845, positions he held at the time of his death.

From the description of Henry Reed notes on mathematics and astronomy, ca. 1822-1825. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 773375462

Educator and literary critic.

From the description of ALS : to Abraham Hart, 1847 Mar. 17. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122475388

Born in Philadelphia; received a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1825. After studying law under Jonathan Dickinson, practiced law in Philadelphia, 1829-1831. Assistant Professor of Moral Philosophy at Penn from 1831 to 1834. Appointed Professor of English Literature and Rhetoric in 1834, and Vice-Provost in 1845, positions he held at the time of his death. Reed married Elizabeth White Bronsen in 1834, and they had three children. In 1854 when the Professorship of Moral Philosophy became open, Reed applied for it and, upon failing to receive that appointment, took a leave of absence and sailed for Europe in May of that year. During his return voyage to the United States Reed was among the many passengers of the S.S. Arctic who lost their lives when the ship sank on 27 September 1854.

From the description of Henry Reed papers, ca. 1822-1857. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 773377728