Lounsbury, Thomas R., 1838-1915

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American author and philologist.

From the description of Autograph letters signed (5) and typed letter signed : New Haven and Washington, D.C., to F.A. Duneka, 1909 Apr. 2-1913 July 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270591809

Thomas R. Lounsbury was born in Ovid, New York on January 1, 1838. He graduated from Yale (B.A., 1859) and served in the Civil War (1862-1865). He taught in New York and returned to teach at Yale's Sheffield Scientific School in 1870. He served as professor of English (1871-1906) and librarian of the Sheffield Scientific School (1873-1896). Lounsbury also published several works on American and English literature. He died in New Haven, Connecticut on April 9, 1915.

From the description of Thomas Raynesford Lounsbury papers, 1829-1915 (inclusive), 1856-1915 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702153829

From the guide to the Thomas Raynesford Lounsbury papers, 1829-1915, (Manuscripts and Archives)

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Birth 1838-01-01

Death 1915-04-09

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