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Joseph Henry Gilmore papers

 Collection
Identifier: A.G48

Biographical / Historical note

Joseph Henry Gilmore was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 29, 1834. He graduated from Phillips-Andover Academy in 1854. In 1858 he received a Bachelor of Arts degree and in 1861 a Master of Arts degree from Brown University. He attended Newton Theological Institution in 1861. After being ordained in the Baptist ministry in 1862, he became Pastor of a church in Fisherville, New Hampshire. Later he was private secretary for his father, who was the governor of New Hampshire, editor of the Daily Monitor in Concord, New Hampshire (1864-1865), pastor of a church in Rochester until 1867, and then professor of Hebrew at Rochester Theological Seminary. In 1868 he became professor of rhetoric, logic and English at the University of Rochester, a position he held until 1908. Professor Gilmore died in 1918.

Scope and Contents

The Joseph Henry Gilmore Papers are mainly Professor Gilmore's lectures on literature and English. There also are papers relating to the University of Rochester, including correspondence to Professor Gilmore, and manuscript copies of the hymn "He Leadeth Me," written by Professor Gilmore in 1862.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1834-1918

Language of Materials

English

Extent

7 box(es)

Access

The Joseph Henry Gilmore Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Joseph Henry Gilmore Papers, A.G48, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Title
Joseph Henry Gilmore papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
Date
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Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Library Details

Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library

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