Guiterman, Arthur, 1871-1943

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Dates:
Birth 1871-11-20
Death 1943-01-11

Biographical notes:

Humorist.

From the description of Arthur Guiterman papers, 1928-1941. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981237

American poet, newspaperman, and editor; born in Austria; writer of light verse.

From the description of Papers of Arthur Guiterman [manuscript], 1925-1939. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647878975

Guiterman was an American writer primarily known for his poetry.

From the description of [Letter] 1942 Mar. 14, The Houseboat, Fort Myers Beach, Fl. [to] Miss Goodale / Arthur Guiterman. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 231685588

American poet, noted for his humorous poems and ballads, many of which were based on American history. He was a free-lance writer who sold verse to magazines and newspapers.

From the description of The goat, ca. 1930. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122535907

Arthur Guiterman (1871-1943) was an American poet and librettist.

From the guide to the Arthur Guiterman papers, 1891-1943, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Arthur Guiterman was born in Vienna, Austria, grew up in New York City, and was educated at the College of the City of New York. He worked on and edited several trade papers, began writing patriotic verses during the Spanish-American War, and then turned to humorous verse published in various magazines like Harper's and the Saturday evening post. Later he was associated primarily with The New Yorker. He was a co-founder of the Poetry Society of America. Though he wrote some serious poetry, his fame and reputation rested on his light and witty humorous verse.

From the description of Arthur Guiterman letters, 1916-1941. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 63664385

Poet.

Guiterman was an alumnus of City College, Class of 1891.

From the description of Papers, [ca. 1890]-1943. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155502831

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Subjects:

  • American poetry
  • American poetry
  • Poets, American
  • Poets, American
  • Poets, American
  • American wit and humor
  • Humorous poetry, American
  • Libretto
  • Periodical editors
  • Poetics
  • Proverbs, Chinese
  • Proverbs, Hindustani

Occupations:

  • Humorists
  • Librettists
  • Poets

Places:

  • United States (as recorded)

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