Speyer, Leonora, 1872-1956

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Poet and author. Born Leonora von Stosch; married Edgar Speyer.

From the description of Leonora Speyer papers, 1917-1941. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980981

Leonora Speyer (1852-1956) was a violinist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a Pulitzer Prize winning poet. She was awarded the honor in 1927 for her book of poetry, Fiddler's Farewell . Other works by Speyer include A Canopic Jar (1921), Naked Heal (1931), and Slow Wall (1939).

From the guide to the Leonora Speyer Poem "Early" (MS 147), [n.d.], (University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries. Special Collections Dept.)

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Birth 1872-11-07

Death 1956-02-10

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