Waterhouse, A. J. (Alfred James), 1855-1928.

Alfred James (A.J.) Waterhouse, 1855-1928, though little known today, was during his lifetime a well-known and respected Californian newspaper editor and journalist, as well as a poet. Waterhouse was, at various times, editor of the San Francisco Examiner, Sacramento Bee, Stockton Mail, Fresno Republican, Santa Ana Blade, and the Marysville Democrat. He published two books of poems to wide acclaim, "Some Homely Little Songs" (1899) and "Lays for Little Chaps" (1902). Waterhouse befriended many notable California authors and poets of his day including, Jack London, Ina Coolbrith, and Joaquin Miller.

From the description of Alfred James Waterhouse papers, 1890-1944. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 456434089