Edwin Markham Papers, 1888-1938, (bulk 1909-1938).

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Edwin Markham Papers, 1888-1938, (bulk 1909-1938).

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The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence between Anna O'Neill Johnson and Markham. Topics include social engagements, lectures, and Markham's work in general. There are also notes of conversations between Markham and Johnson, letters between Mrs. Markham and Johnson, autographed poems by Markham, and two photographs of Markham.

71 items (1 box)

Boston College. John J. Burns Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7345911

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Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940

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California poet. Raised near Vacaville, became a schoolteacher in Coloma and later in Oakland. Became famous overnight with publication of "The Man with a Hoe," his protest against brutalization of labor, in "San Francisco Examiner" (January 15, 1899). Following this success Markham moved to New York where he scored another triumph with "Lincoln and Other Poems" (1901). He became a well-known reader of his own poems and lecturer of idealistic views, but his creative output for remainder of life ...

Johnson, Anna O'Neill.

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