Proctor, Edna Dean, 1829-1923

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Birth 1829
Death 1923

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Poet.

From the description of Correspondence, 1845-1922. (New Hampshire Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70963863

Edna Dean Proctor was a 19th century American poet and short story writer. She was born in New Hampshire and lived in Framingham, Mass., and wrote patriotic verse and inspirational poetry, often on themes of social change.

From the description of Edna Dean Proctor letter to Mr. Butterworth, 1894 Nov. 13. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 50217920

Poet Edna Dean Proctor was born in Henniker, New Hampshire, but spent much of her adult life in Brooklyn, New York. Many of her poems reflect her interest in American history and her experiences travelling in Europe, the Middle East, Russia, Mexico, and the United States.

From the description of [Letter, 1885?] November 18, Brooklyn, [N.Y. to Hezekiah] Butterworth, [Boston, Mass.?] (University of South Florida). WorldCat record id: 70162326

American poet and travel writer.

From the description of Papers of Edna Dean Proctor, 1875-1920. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647833536

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  • American literature
  • American poetry
  • Women authors, American
  • Lectures and lecturing
  • Missing persons
  • Poetry
  • Women poets, American

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