Papers of Thomas Allibone Janvier, 1844-1929, bulk 1888- 1902.

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Papers of Thomas Allibone Janvier, 1844-1929, bulk 1888- 1902.

The collection contains manuscripts of "The roses of Monsieur Alphonse" and "Gull Island light" by Janvier and of the poem "Quests" by his sister Margaret Janvier Vandegrift. Letters to Richard Watson Gilder and Robert Underwood Johnson concern articles he is writing for "The century," particularly one on Christmas customs in Provence. Letters to Charles Warren Stoddard discuss a new edition of the latter's "South-Sea Idyls." Other letters to friends and publishers mention current work and activities including an invitation to the Aldine Club. In addition there are two letters from Francis H. Janvier to Rufus Wilmot Griswold, a letter from John Jay to Justin Winsor, a letter from Louisa S. Janvier to A. Frederic Gronberg, notes on Robert Browning's admiration of Gerard de Lairesse, and a portrait print.

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University of Virginia. Library

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Griswold, Rufus Willmot, 1815-1857

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Rufus Wilmot Griswold (February 13, 1815 – August 27, 1857) was an American anthologist, editor, poet, and critic. Born in Vermont, Griswold left home when he was 15 years old. He worked as a journalist, editor, and critic in Philadelphia, New York City, and elsewhere. He built a strong literary reputation, in part due to his 1842 collection The Poets and Poetry of America. This anthology, the most comprehensive of its time, included what he deemed the best examples of American poetry. He produc...

Janvier, Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone), 1849-1913

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Janvier was a prolific American journalist and author known for his fictionalized accounts of bohemian and middle-class life in 19th century New York City. He also wrote nonfiction on New York and other subjects. From the guide to the Compositions, 1882-1912 and undated., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) American journalist and author. From the description of Papers of Thomas Allibone Janvier, 1844-1929, bulk 1888- 1902. (University...

Jay, John, 1817-1894

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Grandson of John Jay, active in anti-slavery movement, organizer of Republican Party in New York, U.S. minister to Austria. From the description of Letters to H.H. Boyesen and Rufus W. Griswold, II, 1851-1890. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 64433472 Lawyer, diplomat, and reformer. From the description of Letters of John Jay, 1878-1885. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79423666 American lawyer and diplomat. From the description of...

Aldine Club

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Winsor, Justin, 1831-1897

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Historian, cartographer, and librarian of the Boston Public Library. From the description of Letter : Cambridge, Mass., to Henry Harrisse, Paris, France, 1891 Oct. 10. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 40998446 Winsor graduated from Harvard in 1853 and was a librarian at Harvard and at the Boston Public Library. From the description of Papers of Justin Winsor, 1847-1897 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 76972933 Winsor was libr...

Browning, Robert, 1812-1889

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Robert Browning was a British poet. Born on May 7, 1812, Browning wrote his first major work,"Pauline: a fragment of a confession" at the age of twenty. He married Elizabeth Barrett in 1826 and with her encouragement went on to become one of the major Victorian poets. From the description of Robert Browning collection of papers, [1835?]-1933 bulk ([1835?]-1889). (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122615581 Browning was an English poet. From the descri...

Osgood, McIlvaine and Co,

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Stoddard, Charles Warren, 1843-1909

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California author. From the description of Charles Warren Stoddard letters and manuscripts : to Frank Arthur Putnam, 1903-1906. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 78215414 Author and professor of English, University of Notre Dame, 1885-1887. From the description of Papers, 1870-1927. (University of Notre Dame). WorldCat record id: 23706788 American poet and travel writer. From the description of Autograph letter signed ...

Johnson, Robert Underwood, 1853-1937

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Author; United States ambassador to Italy. From the description of Autograph poem signed, entitled "Rheims", 1814 Sep. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270492661 From the description of Autograph poem "The Cost" signed, 1914 Aug. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270492676 Epithet: Editor 'The Century Magazine' New York British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001185.0x000372 Magazine ed...

Gilder, Richard Watson, 1844-1909

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Gilder authored the book, THE NEW DAY, A POEM IN SONGS AND SONNETS... (New York : Scribner, Armstrong and Company, 1876) in which this is tipped in. It contains the bookplate of Brainerd. From the description of Autograph letter signed to Ira Hutchinson Brainerd, [1876?] Dec. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122398276 Richard Watson Gilder (1844-1909), American poet and editor, served as editor-in-chief of Scribner's Monthly and its successor The Century Illustrated Monthly...

Vandegrift, Margaret Janvier, 1845-1912.

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Bridges, Robert, 1858-1941

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Editor of Scribner's magazine. From the description of Letter to Stewart Edward White, 1897 March 5. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 51610799 Resident of Hancock (Washington County), Md. From the description of Papers, 1868-1928. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19276562 ...

Janvier, Francis De Haes, 1817-1885

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Francis De Haes Janvier, American poet; Sarah Josepha Hale, American author and editor. From the description of Letter to Sarah Josepha Hale [manuscript], 1857 June 21. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647845443 Francis De Haes Janvier was a Philadelphia businessman and poet. His poem "God save our President"(1857) was set to music by George Felix Benkert and performed at the inaugurations of Presidents Lincoln, Grant, and Hayes. ...

Smedley, W. T. (William Thomas), 1858-1920

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Portrait painter and illustrator; New York, N.Y. From the description of W.T. Smedley papers, 1884-1932. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122565866 American artist. From the description of Autograph letters signed, autograph postal cards and telegram (56) : New York, etc., to Mr. Schell and other members of the art department at Harper and Brothers, 1890 Feb. 25-1892 Feb. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664419 ...

Janvier, Louisa S.,

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Stoddart, J. M. (Joseph Marshall), 1845-1921

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Buel, Clarence Clough, 1850-1933

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Gronberg, A. Frederic

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Abbey, Henry, 1842-1911

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Abbey sends Carleton a copy of the new edition of his "Poems," and discusses revisions. He also mentions Duffield Osborne, secretary of The Authors' Club, and a memorial for Robert Louis Stevenson. From the description of Letter, 1894 December 27, Kingston, New York, to Will Carleton [manuscript]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647812899 ...

Houghton Mifflin Company.

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Houghton Mifflin Company, publishing house of Boston, Mass., From the description of Houghton Mifflin Company records, 1832-1944. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612205133 Houghton Mifflin Company, publishing house of Boston, Massachusetts, traces its roots back to the firm of Ticknor and Fields, the premier "literary" publishing house in the United States during the middle years of the nineteenth century; and to the Riverside Press, Henry Oscar Houghton's printi...