Papers of Benjamin Penhallow Shillaber, 1857-1890.

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Papers of Benjamin Penhallow Shillaber, 1857-1890.

The collection contains manuscripts of three poems : "A Golden Epithalamium," "A Few Feeble Lines, " and one unidentified; an essay "One of the Old Masters" reminiscing about some schoolboys' prankish revenge on an abusive teacher; a page concerning his famous character Mrs. Partington; a brief autobiography and a quotation. His correspondence includes several letters concerning the character Mrs. Partington. He also discusses Julius Eichberg's "Rose of Tyrol," and friends and acquaintances including a Mrs. Morris Ferris and William Winter and the Winter Memorial Library. He comments on natural disasters and their dubious connection to God, seeks entertainment for an Odd Fellows celebration, solicits a teaching position for his niece, and reflects on his life and health. There are also letters to autograph hunters and invitations to social events. Two photographs of Shillaber are present.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7337419

University of Virginia. Library

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