Letter, 1910-1920, San Jose, California [to] Mr. Edwin Markham, New York City. / Henry Mead Bland. 1910-1920.

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Letter, 1910-1920, San Jose, California [to] Mr. Edwin Markham, New York City. / Henry Mead Bland. 1910-1920.

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Henry tells Markham about his leature at the College of the Pacific in front of about 900 people reading his poems. He was given an informal recption that evening. Henry spoke about good wishes from his college faculty as his President wanted him too. He also added Markham's name in the greeting. Pres. Tully Knoles spoke of an appointment with an old established Philomotheau Club of Stockton. They would like Edwin in San Jose for some readings .They are honored in having Edwins's manuscripts and they will frame them to preserve them and they thank Edwin. They have been reading Edwin's poem in Calforina. Henry will be addressing a literary club in Santa Cruz on Shakespeare's Music. He will write the City Supt. of Los Angeles Schools about Edwin's visit. He enclosed three of his sonnets for Markham to read. He enjoys Markham's hopeful and uplifting letters.

2 p. 1 leaf ; 18-25 cm.

Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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