The Robert and Mary Hogg Bequest of a collection of Scottish literature, history and topography was donated to the Library in 1941. Robert Hogg (1864-1941) was born in Blochairn, Glasgow, Scotland. He arrived in New Zealand with his wife and family in 1900. A socialist, journalist, newspaper editor and poet, he retained his connection with his birthplace through a life-long interest in Scottish literature, amassing a library of over 2000 volumes (1178 titles). Hogg also wrote several books in prose and verse under the pseudonym of Robert Blochairn.
In addition to Scottish literature, there are books on the history and topography of Scotland. Particular strengths are the works of James Hogg, the Ettrick shepherd, with many first editions, and the works of Robert Burns including the first Edinburgh edition of Burn’s poems issued in 1787. This last item is now shelved in the Turnbull rare book collection. Samuel Rutherford Crockett is also well represented.
More information about Robert Hogg in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography
The Library’s Wellington building redevelopment
The Library building in Wellington is closed for redevelopment, and due to reopen in August 2012. During the relocation period, some collections will be available in two temporary locations: Archives New Zealand and a reading room at 77 Thorndon Quay, Wellington.
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Most original items in this collection are now unavailable until August 2012.
You may be able to source copies of materials in this collection through other libraries. Our staff can assist you with this.
Some original materials are available through the Client-Held Collection at Archives New Zealand . For more information, contact the Library, or the Curator Rare Books and Fine Printing by phone or email.
This collection is catalogued online and may be searched on the National Library Catalogue.
You can see a list of titles held by using the ‘Call Number (Begins with)’ search and by typing in the search term ‘Hogg’.
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