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Archive of B.H. Hodgson and His Wife

 Collection

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Papers of B.H. Hodgson and his wife, including correspondence, diaries and photographs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1819-1917

Extent

1.42 Linear metres (13 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Eng. hist. c. 262, fols. 1-2].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Eng. hist. c. 262; Hodgson 9-19

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 13023

Abstract

Archive of B.H. Hodgson and His Wife

Biographical / Historical

Brian Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894) was an Indian civil servant and orientalist. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography. His second wife was Susan Hodgson.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The papers were given to the Library in 1931.

Title
Catalogue of archive of B.H. Hodgson and His Wife
Status
Published
Author
Collection Level Description by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
Date
EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom