]> tennyson_a Alfred Tennyson Collection An inventory of his collection at Syracuse University KM &su_name; &su_address; Dec 1996 [Derived from Summit] 12 Mar 2007 English 19 Mar 2009 - converted to EAD (LDC) Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892. Alfred Tennyson Collection 1852-1875 10 items (SC) Papers of the British poet. Includes six outgoing items of correspondence, one of which is addressed to Tennyson's aunt by marriage, Lady Jane Franklin, while three others are to Sophie Cracroft, all concerning family matters. 149336 English Biographical History

Alfred Tennyson (1809-1892) was a British poet who served as Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1850-1892. Notable works include In Memoriam (1850), The Charge of the Light Brigade (1854), and Idylls of the King (1859).

Selected Poems 1830 "The Kraken" 1833 Ulysses 1842 (ca.) Break, Break, Break 1847 Tears, Idle Tears 1850 In Memoriam 1851 "The Eagle" 1854 The Charge of the Light Brigade 1859 Idylls of the King 1889 Crossing the Bar Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Alfred Tennyson Collection comprises 8 items of correspondence and two portraits of the English poet (1809-1892). The earliest letter, addressed to Lady Jane Franklin, wife of explorer John Franklin, invites Tennyson's aunt by marriage to the christening of his son. Three other letters addressed to Sophia Cracroft, companion of Lady Franklin, discuss the health of Tennyson's wife Emily, the couple's inability to accept Lady Franklin's offer of a house, and Sophy's kindness in sending the Tennysons two remembrances of Lady Franklin following her death. A letter (20 Apr 1867) to an unspecified correspondent grants permission to use extracts from some Tennyson poems, noting however that "In Memoriam is an anonymous work not to be meddled with."

 Arrangement of the Collection

The collection contains two series: Correspondence and Portraits. The correspondence is arranged chronologically.

 Subject and Genre Headings Literature -- British Cracroft, Sophia, 1816-1892. Franklin, Jane, 1791-1875. Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892. Tennyson, Emily Sellwood Tennyson, Baroness, 1813-1896. Tennyson family. Poets, English -- 19th century. Poets, English -- Family relationships. Correspondence. Poets. Access Restrictions

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 Inventory Correspondence 65 20 Sep 1852 Jane Griffith Franklin ("Dear Lady Franklin") 65 20 Apr 1867 "Madam" 65 08 Jul 1874 "Sir" 65 22 Oct 1874 Sophia Cracroft ("My dear Sophy") 65 10 Nov 1874 Sophia Cracroft ("My dear Sophy") 65 16 Dec 1875 Sophia Cracroft ("My dear Sophy") 65 30 Apr 1876 "Dear Sir" 65 11 Apr 1885 Leonard Hess Tennyson's response through unnamed third party Portraits 65 Engraving 65 Photograph Elliott & Fry