Charles Follen Adams poems and letters, 1885-1911.

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Charles Follen Adams poems and letters, 1885-1911.

The collection consists of five items: A manuscript copy of "Leedle Yawcob Strauss," dated 23 March 1885; a small envelope decorated with a portrait of Adams containing a signed card, 17 May 1886; a letter to Henry Mills Alden discussing a business transaction, on Burton Stock Car Co. letterhead, 26 Feb. 1889; a verse extracted from "Leedle Yawcob Strauss," on Burton Stock Car Co. letterhead, 22 June 1890. Also, a card with Adams' portrait on the recto, and "advice for the new year" on the verso, dated 1 Jan. 1911.

5 items.

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Adams, Charles Follen, 1842-1918

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Charles Follen Adams was a dealer in dry and fancy goods in Boston, Mass., who achieved great popularity as the author of German dialect verse. His most famous piece was "Leedle Yawcob Strauss" (1876). From the guide to the Charles Follen Adams papers, 1857-1917., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) Poet. From the description of Leedle Yawcob Strauss : manuscript poem, circa 1878. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70983734 Adams ...

Alden, Henry Mills, 1836-1919

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Henry Mills Alden, American writer and editor for 50 years of Harper's Magazine and descendent of John and Priscilla Alden of the Mayflower fame, was born in Mount Tabor, Vermont, on November 3, 1836. From the description of Henry Mills Alden papers, 1862-1907. (University of Delaware Library). WorldCat record id: 667714420 American editor and critic; editor, Harper's Monthly, 1869-1919. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Metuchen, New Jersey, to F...