Papers, 1879-1921.

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Papers, 1879-1921.

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Consists of the letters and poems of James Whitcomb Riley, 1849-1916, poet, to Elizabeth D. Kahle Brunn, 1861?- , of New Brighton, Pennsylvania. She first met Riley when she was seventeen at a literary society meeting in Springfield, Ohio, where he was reading some of his poems. A correspondence ensued between them. The letters from Riley are often personal in nature. Scattered throughout the letters are several poems, all of which have appered in published form. Completing the material is a poem attributed to Riley, entitled Fair spirit - mate mine, produced by spirit writing in May of 1921.

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Brunn, Elizabeth D. Kahle, 1861?-

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Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916

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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-...