Juanita Joaquina Miller papers, 1896-1963.

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Juanita Joaquina Miller papers, 1896-1963.

Papers document Juanita Miller's life as a poetess, songwriter, performer, and steward of her father's (Joaquin Miller's) legacy. Includes correspondence; papers regarding her dispute with Harr Wagner Publishing Co. over copyrights to her father's work; programs of her performances in Oakland, California; notes regarding her father; words and music for songs; her diary, 1915; scripts for plays, vaudeville sketches, etc.; clippings; and a small amount of personalia.

4 boxes, 2 cartons (4.5 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7169285

UC Berkeley Libraries

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Harr Wagner Publishing Company

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Miller, Juanita Joaquina, 1880-1970

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Juanita Joaquina Miller was the daugter of Joaquin Miller and wife Abbie Leland Miller. She was born in New York City in 1880. Miss Miller lived at Joaquin Miller's locally famous home, "The Hights," in Oakland, California, and was an active participant in the Oakland peforming arts community until the 1960s. From the description of Juanita Joaquina Miller papers, 1896-1963. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 26754639 From the description of Juanita Jo...

Miller, Joaquin, 1837-1913

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Joaquin Miller, born Cincinnatus Heine Miller and known as the "poet of the Sierras," was a Calif. poet and playwright. Beginning in 1886, he built and lived in a home on his estate, "The Hights"[sic], in the hills above Oakland. From the description of Joaquin Miller letter : Dimond, Calif., to Mr. Stone: ALS 1905 May 11. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122558852 Born Cincinnatus Heine (or Hiner) Miller on September 8, 1837, near Liberty, Indiana. In 18...