Jackson, Henry, 1839-1921 (classicist)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1839 - 1921
Biography
Henry Jackson entered Trinity College, Cambridge from Cheltenham College in 1858. He was elected to a fellowship in 1864, and was appointed Assistant Tutor in 1866 and Praelector in ancient philosophy in 1875. A considerable Greek scholar with a particular interest in Plato, he also became one of the most influential and popular teachers of Classics in the University, and in 1906 succeeded Sir Richard Jebb as Regius Professor of Greek. For the greater part of his career he was a prominent supporter of educational and constitutional reform within the University.
Found in 51 Collections and/or Records:
Series
Cod[ex] Vaticanus (Aristotle's Ethics): Letters concerning a Greek MS in the Vatican Library, 1883
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5944/38
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Includes correspondence, verses, notes and miscellaneous papers.
Dates:
1883
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Series
Correspondence as secretary to the Greek Syndicate, 1879
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5944/39
Scope and Contents
The following letters and memoranda (except for items /22, /23, /25 and /26) were addressed to the Vice-Chancellor (John Power, Master of Pembroke College) by headmasters and others to whom the Greek Syndicate had circulated a questionnaire concerning the teaching of Greek; but several of the surviving envelopes have been redirected to Henry Jackson, and all envelopes have been annotated by him.
Dates:
1879
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Correspondence from Henry Jackson, 17 June 1885-26 Nov. 1893
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8954/59-61
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Letters mostly to Clark, with some to his wife Frances Clark (d.1908), Adam Sedgwick (1785-1873) and others, mainly routine in nature, and collected for their autograph value. Another volume, containing letters of scientists, was not acquired. The original numbering in each volume has been retained; in this catalogue the letters are grouped by subject.
Dates:
17 June 1885-26 Nov. 1893
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
File
Correspondence to Jenkinson, 16 Oct. 1904-12 Sep. 1909
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8781/238-289
Dates:
16 Oct. 1904-12 Sep. 1909
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Series
Correspondence with Henry Jackson (1839-1921), 6 Aug. 1902-1 June 1905
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8781/198-203
Dates:
6 Aug. 1902-1 June 1905
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Miscellaneous letters
File
Draft letter from Henry Jackson to Lord Rayleigh, Croft Cottage, Barton Road, 23 Nov. 1879
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5944/35/8
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Includes correspondence, verses, notes and miscellaneous papers.
Dates:
23 Nov. 1879
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
File
Draft memorandum by HJ setting out his views on collegiate and University reform, 1877 (Circa, undated)
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5944/35/7
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Includes correspondence, verses, notes and miscellaneous papers.
Dates:
1877 (Circa, undated)
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Fonds
Edward Lyttelton: Letter to Henry Jackson, 1898
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4251/835
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Mainly correspondence but includes other papers.
Dates:
1898
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Miscellaneous Accessions
File
Extracts by Henry Jackson of letters from Munro to William Johnson (afterwards Cory), 28 Oct. 1885 (Made 28 October 1885)
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5944/24/28
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Bundle relates to Jackson's friend and colleague at Trinity, Hugh Munro, who died at Rome in 1885.
Dates:
28 Oct. 1885 (Made 28 October 1885)
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Fonds
George Forrest Browne: Letter to Henry Jackson, 1891
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4251/162
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Mainly correspondence but includes other papers.
Dates:
1891
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Miscellaneous Accessions
Fonds
Henry Arthur Morgan: Letter to Henry Jackson, 1891
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4251/980
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Mainly correspondence but includes other papers.
Dates:
1891
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Miscellaneous Accessions
File
Henry Jackson, 1907-1916
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Kennet 37/1-3
Scope and Contents
Letters from Henry Jackson, Regius Professor of Greek at the University of Cambridge to EHY.
Dates:
1907-1916
Series
Henry Jackson: Correspondence and papers concerning H.A.J. Munro, 1872-1907 (Circa)
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5944/24
Scope and Contents
Bundle relates to Jackson's friend and colleague at Trinity, Hugh Munro, who died at Rome in 1885.
Dates:
1872-1907 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Fonds
Henry Jackson: Correspondence to G.F. Browne and F.W. Maitland, 1891-1905
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4251/711-713
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Mainly correspondence but includes other papers.
Dates:
1891-1905
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Miscellaneous Accessions
File
Henry Jackson: drafts of circular letter from Robert Burn and H.A. Morgan to resident fellows and members of the University, 5 Dec. 1872
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5944/26/4
Scope and Contents
Of a statement of reforms that would 'increase the educational efficiency of the University and promote the advancement of science and learning'
Dates:
5 Dec. 1872
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
File
Henry Jackson: note to printer, on another copy of the introductory letter in /4, 1872
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5944/26/6
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Includes correspondence, verses, notes and miscellaneous papers.
Dates:
1872
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Fonds
Henry Montagu Butler: Correspondence to Francis Jenkinson and Henry Jackson, 1890-1896
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4251/188-190
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Mainly correspondence but includes other papers.
Dates:
1890-1896
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Miscellaneous Accessions
Fonds
Henry Sidgwick: Correspondence to J.W. Clark and Henry Jackson, 1891 (Circa)
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4251/1295-1296
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Mainly correspondence but includes other papers.
Dates:
1891 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Miscellaneous Accessions
File
Incomplete version by Henry Jackson of the statement in /4, 1872
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5944/26/13
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Includes correspondence, verses, notes and miscellaneous papers.
Dates:
1872
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
File
Incomplete version by Henry Jackson of the statement in /4, 1872
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5944/26/14
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Includes correspondence, verses, notes and miscellaneous papers.
Dates:
1872
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
File
Incomplete version by Henry Jackson of the statement in /4, 1872
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5944/26/15
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Includes correspondence, verses, notes and miscellaneous papers.
Dates:
1872
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
File
Incomplete version by Henry Jackson of the statement in /4, 1872
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5944/26/16
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Includes correspondence, verses, notes and miscellaneous papers.
Dates:
1872
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Fonds
James William Cartmell: Letter to Henry Jackson, 1891
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4251/224
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Mainly correspondence but includes other papers.
Dates:
1891
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Miscellaneous Accessions
Fonds
John Perceval Postgate: Correspondence to H. Jackson and A.F. Scholfield, 1891-1925
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4251/1122-1123
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Mainly correspondence but includes other papers.
Dates:
1891-1925
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Miscellaneous Accessions
Series
Letter from Frederic W. Maitland (1850-1906) to Henry Jackson, 27 Apr. 1904
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8781/348
Scope and Contents
He asks for verification of the correct use of accents in Stephens' 'Hobbes'
Dates:
27 Apr. 1904
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Miscellaneous letters
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