Papers of the Howitt Family

Description: This branch of the Howitt Family was headed by noted botanist and entomologist, Godfrey Howitt, MD, uncle to the ethnographer and explorer, Alfred Howitt and Godfrey's wife, Phoebe, nee Bakewell. The Howitt family, including a nephew and his wife's brothers arrived at Port Phillip in the ship 'Lord Goderich' in April 1840. Godfrey Howitt erected the prefabricated wooden cottage he had brought from England. By 1845, his land extended from Collins Street to Flinders Lane, with a frontage to Spring Street, including a large garden. He also had pastoral interests near Yea and Cape Schanck and a farm at Caulfield. From early days, Godfrey Howitt was associated with the Melbourne Hospital. In 1847, he became President and Honorary Physician of the Melbourne Benevolent Asylum and joined the new Port Phillip Medical Association. From 1853-1871, Godfrey Howitt served on the Council of the University of Melbourne and on the Medical School Committee. Between 1854-55, he was first vice-president of the Philosophical Society of Victoria and a member of its successor, the Royal Society of Victoria, from 1859-68.

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Papers of the Howitt Family, 1829-1934

Description: This branch of the Howitt Family was headed by noted botanist and entomologist, Godfrey Howitt, MD, uncle to the ethnographer and explorer, Alfred Howitt and Godfrey's wife, Phoebe, nee Bakewell. The Howitt family, including a nephew and his wife's brothers arrived at Port Phillip in the ship 'Lord Goderich' in April 1840. Godfrey Howitt erected the prefabricated wooden cottage he had brought from England. By 1845, his land extended from Collins Street to Flinders Lane, with a frontage to Spring Street, including a large garden. He also had pastoral interests near Yea and Cape Schanck and a farm at Caulfield. From early days, Godfrey Howitt was associated with the Melbourne Hospital. In 1847, he became President and Honorary Physician of the Melbourne Benevolent Asylum and joined the new Port Phillip Medical Association. From 1853-1871, Godfrey Howitt served on the Council of the University of Melbourne and on the Medical School Committee. Between 1854-55, he was first vice-president of the Philosophical Society of Victoria and a member of its successor, the Royal Society of Victoria, from 1859-68.

Dates Covered: 1829 -- 1934

Holding Institution: State Library of Victoria

Archive: State Library of Victoria. Manuscript Collections

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Letter from Alfred W. Howitt to Edith Thompson, February 8, 1888

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Letter from Alfred W. Howitt to Edith Thompson, February 8, 1888

written by Alfred William Howitt, 1830-1908, in Papers of the Howitt Family, 1829-1934, of State Library of Victoria. Manuscript Collections (Correspondence Series 1, Subseries 2 - Inwards to Edith Thompson 1869-1928) (Melbourne, Victoria) (08 July 1888) (1888) , 2 page(s)

Howitt Family Papers: Correspondence Series 1, Subseries 2 - Inwards to Edith Thompson 1869-1928

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Letter from Alfred W. Howitt to Edith Thompson, November 12, 1887

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Letter from Alfred W. Howitt to Edith Thompson, November 12, 1887

written by Alfred William Howitt, 1830-1908, in Papers of the Howitt Family, 1829-1934, of State Library of Victoria. Manuscript Collections (Correspondence Series 1, Subseries 2 - Inwards to Edith Thompson 1869-1928) (Melbourne, Victoria) (12 November 1887) , 2 page(s)

Howitt Family Papers: Correspondence Series 1, Subseries 2 - Inwards to Edith Thompson 1869-1928

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Letter from Alice and E. J. Bakewell to Edith Thompson, November 12

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Letter from Alice and E. J. Bakewell to Edith Thompson, November 12

written by Alice Bakewell, fl. 1885 and E. J Bakewell, fl. 1883, in Papers of the Howitt Family, 1829-1934, of State Library of Victoria. Manuscript Collections (Correspondence Series 1, Subseries 2 - Inwards to Edith Thompson 1869-1928) (Melbourne, Victoria) , 4 page(s)

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Letter from Alice Bakewell to Edith Thompson, August 19

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Letter from Alice Bakewell to Edith Thompson, August 19

written by Alice Bakewell, fl. 1885, in Papers of the Howitt Family, 1829-1934, of State Library of Victoria. Manuscript Collections (Correspondence Series 1, Subseries 2 - Inwards to Edith Thompson 1869-1928) (Melbourne, Victoria) , 4 page(s)

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Letter from Alice Bakewell to Edith Thompson, November 3

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Letter from Alice Bakewell to Edith Thompson, November 3

written by Alice Bakewell, fl. 1885, in Papers of the Howitt Family, 1829-1934, of State Library of Victoria. Manuscript Collections (Correspondence Series 1, Subseries 2 - Inwards to Edith Thompson 1869-1928) (Melbourne, Victoria) , 2 page(s)

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Letter from Alice Bakewell to Edith Thompson, November 25, 1886

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Letter from Alice Bakewell to Edith Thompson, November 25, 1886

written by Alice Bakewell, fl. 1885, in Papers of the Howitt Family, 1829-1934, of State Library of Victoria. Manuscript Collections (Correspondence Series 1, Subseries 2 - Inwards to Edith Thompson 1869-1928) (Melbourne, Victoria) (25 November 1886) , 5 page(s)

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Letter from Alice Fray to My dear Uncle Bob, November 29, 1921

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Letter from Alice Fray to My dear Uncle Bob, November 29, 1921

written by Alice Fray, fl. 1920, in Papers of the Howitt Family, 1829-1934, of State Library of Victoria. Manuscript Collections (Correspondence Series 1, Subseries 1 - Inwards to Godfrey Howitt 1829-1921) (Melbourne, Victoria) (29 November 1921) , 6 page(s)

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Letter from Alice Fray to My dear Uncle Bob, October 9, 1920

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Letter from Alice Fray to My dear Uncle Bob, October 9, 1920

written by Alice Fray, fl. 1920, in Papers of the Howitt Family, 1829-1934, of State Library of Victoria. Manuscript Collections (Correspondence Series 1, Subseries 1 - Inwards to Godfrey Howitt 1829-1921) (Melbourne, Victoria) (09 October 1920) , 2 page(s)

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Letter from A.M. Howitt Watts to My dear Edith [Anderson], February 14, 1869

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Letter from A.M. Howitt Watts to My dear Edith [Anderson], February 14, 1869

written by Anna Mary Howitt Watts, 1824-1884, in Papers of the Howitt Family, 1829-1934, of State Library of Victoria. Manuscript Collections (Correspondence Series 1, Subseries 1 - Inwards to Godfrey Howitt 1829-1921) (Melbourne, Victoria) (14 February 1869) , 4 page(s)

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Letter from A.M.H. Watts to My dear Cousin, September 24, 1870

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Letter from A.M.H. Watts to My dear Cousin, September 24, 1870

written by Anna Mary Howitt Watts, 1824-1884, in Papers of the Howitt Family, 1829-1934, of State Library of Victoria. Manuscript Collections (Correspondence Series 1, Subseries 1 - Inwards to Godfrey Howitt 1829-1921) (Melbourne, Victoria) (24 September 1870) , 4 page(s)

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