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Vincent (John Martin) Papers
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Description
A collection of material related to the life and career of American historian and Johns Hopkins professor John Martin Vincent.
Background
Martin John Vincent (1827-1939) was born in Elyria, Ohio, the son of Phebe Martin and John Martin Vincent (1820-1863) who was prosecuting attorney for Lorain County, Ohio, the publisher of the Elyrian Independent Democrat, an anti-slavery weekly journal, and a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1859 to 1861. The younger Vincent was educated at Amherst and Oberlin, and he also studied in Germany and France; in 1880, Vincent married Ada Jane Smith. Vincent was a historian, political scientist, and Professor of European history at Johns Hopkins University from 1889 until his retirement in 1925. He specialized in the government and laws of Switzerland, and was author of numerous books on the subject, including State and Federal Government in Switzerland (1891). In 1936, Vincent moved to Pasadena, California and died there in 1939.
Extent
51.2 Linear Feet (41 boxes)
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Availability
Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.