Jackson, Henry, 1839-1921 (classicist)
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 59 Collections and/or Records:
Incomplete version by Henry Jackson of the statement in /4, 1872
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Includes correspondence, verses, notes and miscellaneous papers.
Incomplete version by Henry Jackson of the statement in /4, 1872
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Includes correspondence, verses, notes and miscellaneous papers.
Incomplete version by Henry Jackson of the statement in /4, 1872
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Includes correspondence, verses, notes and miscellaneous papers.
Incomplete version by Henry Jackson of the statement in /4, 1872
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Includes correspondence, verses, notes and miscellaneous papers.
James William Cartmell: Letter to Henry Jackson, 1891
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Mainly correspondence but includes other papers.
John Perceval Postgate: Correspondence to H. Jackson and A.F. Scholfield, 1891-1925
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Mainly correspondence but includes other papers.
Latimer Neville: Scrapbook on Cambridge University Elections
Letter from Frederic W. Maitland (1850-1906) to Henry Jackson, 27 Apr. 1904
He asks for verification of the correct use of accents in Stephens' 'Hobbes'
Letter from Henry Jackson (1839-1921) to the Vice-Chancellor, 2 Mar. 1898
He will bring W. Marsham Adams' letter before the Syndicate; how should the Syndicate proceed?
Letter from Henry Jackson to [Arthur] Sidgwick, no place (draft), 1871-1875 (Circa, undated)
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Includes correspondence, verses, notes and miscellaneous papers.
Letter from Henry Jackson to E.B. Cowell, 28 Oct. 1899
Letter from Henry Jackson to Frances Clark, 27 May 1897
Accepts dinner invitation
Letter from Henry Jackson to H.A.J. Munro, Croft Cottage, Barton Road (draft), 12 Jan. 1878 (Incorrect date?, see 24/5)
Bundle relates to Jackson's friend and colleague at Trinity, Hugh Munro, who died at Rome in 1885.
Letter from Henry Jackson to H.A.J. Munro, no place [Cambridge] (draft), 11 Dec. 1872
Bundle relates to Jackson's friend and colleague at Trinity, Hugh Munro, who died at Rome in 1885.
Letter from Henry Jackson to Henry Fawcett, Trinity College (copy), 5 Mar. 1873
Enclosure: notes for a letter to The Times
Letter from Henry Jackson to Henry Fawcett, Trinity College, (copy), 6 Mar. 1873
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Includes correspondence, verses, notes and miscellaneous papers.
Letter from Henry Jackson to John Morley, Royal Hotel, Whitby (draft), 8 Apr. 1885
Bundle relates to Jackson's friend and colleague at Trinity, Hugh Munro, who died at Rome in 1885.
Letter from Henry Jackson to John Morley, Trinity College (draft), 17 May 1885
Bundle relates to Jackson's friend and colleague at Trinity, Hugh Munro, who died at Rome in 1885.
Letter to Porter from Henry Jackson, Croft Cottage, Cambridge, 8 Feb. 1882
Most of the letters are replies to appeals by Porter for contributions to a memorial to Henry Fawcett and the cost of portraits of the seventh Duke of Devonshire, J.B. Lightfoot and B.F. Westcott; or replies to his invitations to a dinner in honour of recipients of honorary degrees (1883), and the celebration of the six hundredth anniversary of the foundation of Peterhouse (1884); or concern an address of support from members of Senate to the Liberal Unionist leadership (1887).
Lists by Henry Jackson of the numbers of teaching staff and junior members in each college, 1872 (Circa, undated)
Apparently gathered for use in the above letter 26/18
Manuscript of an obituary article on Munro by Henry Jackson, probably intended for publication in Macmillan's Magazine
Bundle relates to Jackson's friend and colleague at Trinity, Hugh Munro, who died at Rome in 1885.
Memorandum by Henry Jackson concerning the respective status, duties and privileges of the Master and of the Fellows, and the relations of the College with the University, 1871 (Circa, undated)
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Includes correspondence, verses, notes and miscellaneous papers.
Memorandum or article by Henry Jackson arising from 'Mr. Appleton's letter of Dec 7' concerning the Society for the Organisation of Academical Study, 1871-1875 (Circa, undated)
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Includes correspondence, verses, notes and miscellaneous papers.
'Memorial on University Reform', in Henry Jackson's hand (draft), 1871 (Circa, undated)
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Includes correspondence, verses, notes and miscellaneous papers.
Michael George Glazebrook: Letter to Henry Jackson, 1898
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Mainly correspondence but includes other papers.
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