James Barron Hope Papers, 1872, 1874, undated | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Sarah Osorio

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Collection Overview

Title: James Barron Hope Papers, 1872, 1874, undated

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-546

Primary Creator: J. B. H. (James Barron Hope), 1829-1887

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Date Acquired: 09/27/1928

Subjects: American poetry--19th century, Autographs, Norfolk (Va.), Norfolk (Va.)--Newspapers

Forms of Material: Autographs (manuscripts), Correspondence, Photographs, Poems

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Photograph, correspondence, autograph, and two poems by James Barron Hope.

Biographical Note

James Barron Hope was born on March 23, 1829 in Virginia. He graduated from the College of William and Mary and practiced law. He married Anne Beverley Whiting in 1857, and together they had two daughters: Jane and Ann. Hope was well-known for his poetry; he served as the official poet at the 250th anniversary celebration of the English settlement at Jamestown. Hope was also editor for The Norfolk Landmark. He died on September 15, 1887 in Norfolk, Virginia and was buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia.

Subject/Index Terms

American poetry--19th century
Autographs
Norfolk (Va.)
Norfolk (Va.)--Newspapers

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Source: Autograph and Poems: Janey Hope Marr by donation

Preferred Citation: James Barron Hope Papers, MSS 0000-546, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed January 21, 2016.

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