Letter 1915, Aug. 23, Santa Rosa, Cal. to Mr. Edwin Markham, Staten Island / Luther Burbank. 1915.

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Letter 1915, Aug. 23, Santa Rosa, Cal. to Mr. Edwin Markham, Staten Island / Luther Burbank. 1915.

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He tells Mr. Markhman that he was very upset that he didn't get to see him, while he was in California. He mentions his happy memories of their other meetings. He also sends him a book with his compliments and wishes he could have done more for him, during his stay.

1 p. on 1 leaf ; 18-25 cm.

Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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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 ...

Burbank , Luther, 1849-1926

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Botanist, horticulturist, and naturalist. From the description of Luther Burbank papers, 1830-1989 (bulk 1880-1926). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981669 Luther Burbank began his work in horticulture in his birthplace, Lancaster, Massachusetts, where he raised seeds and vegetables for market. He moved to Santa Rosa, California in 1875 in order to pursue his work in a warmer climate. Burbank became world famous for his timesaving methods of plant breeding and grafting, esp...