Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916

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Dates:
Birth 1849-10-07
Death 1916-07-22

Biographical notes:

American Poet.

From the description of Little Orphant Annie. Last stanza : AMsS, [s.d.]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122540708

James Whitcomb Riley was an American poet, journalist, and lecturer.

From the description of James Whitcomb Riley collection of papers, 1878-[1964] bulk (1878-1915). (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122363959

From the guide to the James Whitcomb Riley collection of papers, 1878-[1964, 1878-1915, (The New York Public Library. Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature.)

Poet, of Indianapolis, Ind.

From the description of Papers, 1884-1950. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122397347

Author and poet, of Indianapolis, Ind. Also known as the "Hoosier poet."

From the description of James Whitcomb Riley papers, 1883-1915. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981215

American poet.

From the description of Verse from the poem "When the frost is on the punkin" [manuscript], 1883 January 16. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647844416

A native of Greenburg, Ind., Riley lived most of his life in Indianapolis. Known as the "Hoosier Poet," he is best remembered for his dialect poems. Riley's books include THE ORPHANT ANNIE BOOK and THE OLD SWIMMIN' HOLE AND 'LEVEN MORE POEMS.

From the description of Collection, 1880-1956. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 35113598

Riley was born in Greenfield, Ind. and lived most of his life in Indianapolis. Known as the "Hoosier Poet," Riley is best remembered for his dialect poems. His books include THE OLD SWIMMIN'-HOLE AND 'LEVEN MORE POEMS and THE ORPHANT ANNIE BOOK.

From the description of Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Riley Collection, 1835-1960. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 35119578

James Whitcomb Riley was an American writer and poet.

From the guide to the James Whitcomb Riley poem, December 17, 1895, (Ohio University)

James Whitcomb Riley was born in Indiana, and lived an itinerant lifestyle. He was proficient in several trades, and became well-known for his deft poetry, primarily humorous dialect verse but also some serious poems.

From the description of James Whitcomb Riley poem to Edmund Clarence Stedman, 1900. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 51464342

James Whitcomb Riley (1849-1916) was an American poet, known for "simple sentiments that come direct from the heart." He has also been called the Hoosier Poet and the children's poet. He published many collections of verse, among them Pipes o' Pan at Zekesbury (1888), Old-Fashioned Roses (1888), A Child-World (1896), and Home Folks (1900). His best-known poems include "Little Orphant Annie" and "The Raggedy Man." A complete collection of his poems was published in 1916.

From the guide to the James Whitcomb Riley Collection, 1883-1908, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

Poet.

From the description of Papers, 1858-1944. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 703421616

From the description of Papers, 1892-1916. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 40296401

From the description of Papers, 1892-1900. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 40357135

From the description of Papers, 1879-1921. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 40356908

American poet whose poems idealize the people of pioneer and postpioneer times.

From the description of Letters, 1880-1894. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145435308

American writer, poet, and best selling author; known as the "Hoosier Poet" and "Children's Poet" for his dialect works and his children's poetry; famous works include "Little Orphan Annie" and "The Raggedy Man".

From the description of Letter, 1888 Nov. 27 (Columbia, S.C.), to Major James Burton Pond. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 759168117

American writer and poet.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Greenfield, to Charles H. Philips, 1879 Apr. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 707932513

From the description of Dreams : autograph manuscript signed "John C. Walker" : Greenfield, 1879 May. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 707937196

From the description of Tom Johnson's quit : autograph poem signed "John C. Walker" : Greenfield, 1879 May 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 707937724

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Greenfield, to Charles H. Philips, 1879 Apr. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 707926529

From the description of Use and abuse of the poetic theme : autograph manuscript signed "John C. Walker" : Greenfield, 1879 Apr. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 707927140

From the description of A full harvest : autograph poem signed "John C. Walker" : Greenfield, 1879 July. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 707936189

From the description of Autograph letter signed with initials : Greenfield, to Charles H. Philips, 1879 Mar. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270655095

From the description of The man who talks in initials : autograph manuscript signed "J. C. Walker" : Greenfield, 1879 Apr. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270655142

From the description of Autograph letter signed "Lige Rockey" : [Greenfield?], to "Editor Tribune," 1879 Mar. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270655090

From the description of Luther Benson : autograph poem signed : [Greenfield?], 1878 Jan. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270655137

From the description of Romancin' : autograph poem signed "John C. Walker" : Greenfield, 1879 June. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270655139

From the description of The ginoine artickle : autograph poem signed "John C. Walker" : Greenfield, 1879 Nov. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270655144

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Greenfield, to Charles H. Philips, 1879 Aug. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270655132

From the description of Autograph letter signed with initials : Greenfield, to Charles H. Philips, 1879 Apr. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270655102

From the description of Dot leedle poy of mine : autograph poem signed : [Greenfield?], ca. 1875. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270655099

From the description of Marthy Ellen : autograph poem signed "John C. Walker" : Greenfield, 1879 Aug. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270655134

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Greenfield, to Charles H. Philips, 1879 July 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270655125

From the description of Collection of autograph poems, articles and letters : Greenfield, to Charles H. Philips, 1878-1879. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 708055294

From the description of Autograph letter signed with initials : Greenfield, to Charles H. Philips, 1879 Mar. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270655093

From the description of Autograph poem : [Greenfield?], 1879 Mar. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270655097

Indiana journalist, poet, and author.

From the description of Letters, 1891-1897. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49307133

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  • American poetry
  • American poetry
  • Poets, American
  • Poets, American
  • Poets, American
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  • World War, 1914-1918
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  • Women
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  • Indiana (as recorded)
  • Indiana--Indianapolis (as recorded)
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  • Columbia (S.C.) (as recorded)
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  • Indiana--Indianapolis (as recorded)
  • Indiana (as recorded)
  • Indianapolis (Ind.) (as recorded)
  • Indianapolis (Ind.) (as recorded)

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