Heinrich Simon’s diary notes for February 1825 (SIM/2/53-54)
Heinrich Simon’s diary for February describes his busy social life and frequent visits to the theatre, as well as his first duel, in form of a fencing match against a fellow student called Kalow. Heinrich participates in activities of the banned student societies [Studentenverbindungen], including drinking rituals in pubs and visits to Café Stehely. He is not spending much time studying.
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- Physical Location: The John Rylands Research Institute and Library
- Collection: Papers of Heinrich Simon
- Classmark: SIM/2/53-54
- Title: Heinrich Simon’s diary notes for February 1825
- Subject(s): Prussia (Germany)--History--1815-1870; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Diaries--Authorship; Family relationships; Adulthood; Well-being; Health; Universities and colleges; Education, Higher--Law and legislation; Lectures and lecturing; Philosophy; Politics and government; Kings and rulers; Dance; French language--Study and teaching; Finance; Food habits--Social aspects; Theatres--Germany; Sleighs; Dueling; Fencing; Wounds and injuries; Alcoholic beverages; Beer
- Author(s): Simon, Heinrich, 1805-1860
- Origin Place: [Germany, Berlin]
- Date of Creation: February 1825
- Language(s): German
- Medium: Ink
- Technique(s): Handwriting
- Extent: 2 sheet
- Material(s): Paper
- Script:Written in Kurrent (Kurrentschrift) in the hand of Heinrich Simon.
- Additions:
Red colour pencil or crayon marks in unknown later hand.
- Data Source(s):
This item forms part of SIM/2: The Student: Berlin. Breslau
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- Physical Location: The John Rylands Research Institute and Library
- Collection: Papers of Heinrich Simon
- Classmark: SIM/2/53-54
- Title: Heinrich Simon’s diary notes for February 1825
- Subject(s): Prussia (Germany)--History--1815-1870; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Diaries--Authorship; Family relationships; Adulthood; Well-being; Health; Universities and colleges; Education, Higher--Law and legislation; Lectures and lecturing; Philosophy; Politics and government; Kings and rulers; Dance; French language--Study and teaching; Finance; Food habits--Social aspects; Theatres--Germany; Sleighs; Dueling; Fencing; Wounds and injuries; Alcoholic beverages; Beer
- Author(s): Simon, Heinrich, 1805-1860
- Origin Place: [Germany, Berlin]
- Date of Creation: February 1825
- Language(s): German
- Medium: Ink
- Technique(s): Handwriting
- Extent: 2 sheet
- Material(s): Paper
- Script:Written in Kurrent (Kurrentschrift) in the hand of Heinrich Simon.
- Additions:
Red colour pencil or crayon marks in unknown later hand.
- Data Source(s):
This item forms part of SIM/2: The Student: Berlin. Breslau
