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A. T. (Augustus Theodore) Bartholomew
1882–1933
A devoted Cambridge librarian and bibliographer, he spent more than three decades surrounded by books and left a quiet but lasting mark through his work on literary scholarship. He is especially remembered for helping edit the writings of Samuel Butler and for his close ties to Cambridge’s literary world.
1 Audiobook
The Samuel Butler Collection at Saint John's College, Cambridge A Catalogue and a Commentary
by Henry Festing Jones, A. T. (Augustus Theodore) Bartholomew
About the author
Augustus Theodore “Theo” Bartholomew was born on August 26, 1882, and spent virtually his entire working life at Cambridge University Library, where he served from 1900 until his death in 1933. Reliable sources describe him as a librarian and bibliographer, and note that he became a respected figure in Cambridge’s bookish and intellectual circles.
He is best known in print for his bibliographical and editorial work, including work connected with Samuel Butler. Accounts of his life also note friendships with writers and literary figures such as Siegfried Sassoon, Forrest Reid, and Charles Sayle, which helps show the kind of thoughtful literary company he kept.
Though not widely famous today, his career reflects the world behind great libraries: careful scholarship, steady service, and deep knowledge of books. For listeners drawn to literary history, rare books, and the quiet people who help preserve culture, his story has a particular charm.