Hopkins, Manley, 1818-1897
Biographical note
Manley Hopkins was born on July 9, 1818, to Martin Edward and Ann Manley Hopkins. He married Catherine Smith on August 8, 1843, and they had nine children: Gerard Manley (1844-1889), Cyril (1846-1932), Arthur (1848-1930), Milicent (1850-1846), Felix (1852-1853), Lionel Charles (1854-1952), Kate (1856-1933), Grace (1858-1945), and Everard (1860-1928).
Hopkins worked in the marine insurance industry as an average adjuster throughout his life, and published multiple manuals on the subject. He became involved with diplomatic and missionary relations between the Kingdom of Hawaii and Great Britain in the 1850s at the encouragement of his brother, Charles Gordon Hopkins. He was appointed as Consul General in London for the Hawaiian government in 1856, a position he held for approximately forty years. With the support of Samuel Wilberforce, Bishop of Oxford, he became a leading figure in the establishment of an Anglican Church in Hawaii. He wrote a history of Hawaii based on his own research and experiences, titled Hawaii: the past, present, and future of its island-kingdom, first published in 1862, with a revised edition in 1866. As part of his service, he accompanied Queen Emma and others on their diplomatic visit to England in 1865, and he supervised the education of a number of young Hawaiians attending English universities.
Hopkins was also a prolific poet, and his publications include A Philosopher’s Stone and Other Poems (1843), Pietas Metrica (1849), and Spicelegium Poeticum, A Gathering of Verses by Manley Hopkins (1892).
Social Networks and Archival Context (SNAC) Identifier
Found in 29 Collections and/or Records:
"Alfred, King of England, died 898" by Manley Hopkins, manuscript, 1898 March 27
This series consists of poems written or copied by members of the Hopkins family.
Collection is open for research.
"Amadeo 1° por la Gracia de Dios y la Voluntad Nacional, Rey de España" certificate to Manley Hopkins, 1891 June 17
This series consists of certificates, lists of honors, school reports, and posters.
Collection is open for research.
Chancery document, concerning interest owed to Ann Hopkins to be paid to Manley Hopkins, 1856 July 14
This series consists of legal documents relating to the Hopkins family, including the will of Manley Hopkins.
Collection is open for research.
Comendador ordinario de la Real Orden de Isabel la Católica, Manley Hopkins, 1871
This series consists of legal documents relating to the Hopkins family, including the will of Manley Hopkins.
Collection is open for research.
"End of Balcony", pencil sketch with poem by Manley Hopkins, 1873 September 25
This series consists of watercolors, pencil drawings, and sketchbooks by members of the Hopkins family. Also included are two hand-painted plates.
Collection is open for research.
"Essay on Psalm 119", by Manley Hopkins, 1847 May 30
This series consists of essays and play scripts written by members of the Hopkins family.
Collection is open for research.
"Ezekiel XIII 17-23 Pillows and Kerchiefs" by Manley Hopkins, 1876 September
This series consists of essays and play scripts written by members of the Hopkins family.
Collection is open for research.
Fiji, notes, undated
This series consists of the personal notes and notebooks of Manley Hopkins and other members of the Hopkins family.
Collection is open for research.
"Fraudulations of the Old Testament", by Manley Hopkins, undated
This series consists of essays and play scripts written by members of the Hopkins family.
Collection is open for research.
Hopkins family papers
Composed of materials relating to members of the Hopkins family, especially Manley Hopkins, his wife Catherine ("Kate"), and their children. A number of items concern Manley Hopkins's involvement with religious and political affairs in Hawaii. The collection also includes a few pieces of correspondence by British Catholic author Gerard Manley Hopkins, SJ.
Collection is open for research.
Hopkins, Manley, 1861-1876, undated
Photographs of Hopkins family members, friends, and colleagues, including members of the Hawaiian royal family and Anglican clergy.
Collection is open for research.
"How great must their enjoyment be…" by Manley Hopkins, manuscript, 1853 November 20
This series consists of poems written or copied by members of the Hopkins family.
Collection is open for research.
[Illegible] to Manley Hopkins, 1871 September 13
Collection is open for research.
"Kamehameha IV By the Grace of God of the Hawaiian Islands King… Greeting", 1856
This series consists of certificates, lists of honors, school reports, and posters.
Closed; fragile.
Lease from the Earl of Derby to Manley Hopkins, 1891 April 30
This series consists of legal documents relating to the Hopkins family, including the will of Manley Hopkins.
Collection is open for research.
Letter of commission for Manley Hopkins from King Kalākaua of Hawaii, 1875
This series consists of legal documents relating to the Hopkins family, including the will of Manley Hopkins.
Collection is open for research.
Manley Hopkins to Catherine Smith (Kate) Hopkins, 1856 March 3
"To Kate on her thirty-fifth birthday", containing a transcription of a poem by Tennyson.
Collection is open for research.
Manley Hopkins to Kate (Katie) Hopkins, 1892 November 4
Collection is open for research.
Meetings and Partings Song, written by Manley Hopkins, printed sheet music, undated
This series consists of published and unpublished music composed or copied by members of the Hopkins family.
Collection is open for research.
Memorandum of agreement between Manley Hopkins and Thomas Stephenson Cookes & Samuel Smith, 1891
This series consists of legal documents relating to the Hopkins family, including the will of Manley Hopkins.
Collection is open for research.
Newspaper clippings about Fiji, 1870-1871
This series consists of pamphlets, newspapers, and newspaper clippings. Of particular note are the obituaries of Gerard Manley Hopkins.
Collection is open for research.
Pencil sketches by Manley Hopkins, undated
This series consists of watercolors, pencil drawings, and sketchbooks by members of the Hopkins family. Also included are two hand-painted plates.
Collection is open for research.
Religious dates and origins of prayer, notes, undated
This series consists of the personal notes and notebooks of Manley Hopkins and other members of the Hopkins family.
Collection is open for research.
Sketchbook by Manley Hopkins, 1840s-1850s
This series consists of watercolors, pencil drawings, and sketchbooks by members of the Hopkins family. Also included are two hand-painted plates.
Collection is open for research.
The Bird Sellers Song composed and written by Manley Hopkins, printed sheet music, undated
This series consists of published and unpublished music composed or copied by members of the Hopkins family.
Collection is open for research.