Douglas Brooke Wheelton Sladen letters, 1889-1915.

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Douglas Brooke Wheelton Sladen letters, 1889-1915.

The collection consists of two handwritten letters: to E.C. Stedman, 21 Aug. 1889, thanking him for his efforts in firming up a book contract, including some personal news; to George Haven Putnam, 3 Jan. 1915, including personal and business news, chiefly related to England's war effort.

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Stedman, Edmund Clarence, 1833-1908

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American poet, critic, and journalist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to F.B. Sanborn, 1881 Jul. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270575155 Edmund Clarence Stedman (1833-1908) was poet, critic, editor, and stockbroker in New York City. He published his first volume in 1860, entitled Poems Lyrical and Idyllic, followed by a succession of works and anthologies. Stedman was also a member and officer of many national and local literary associations....

Putnam, George Haven, 1844-1930

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George Haven Putnam (1844-1930) was a publisher and author best known for his commitment to the establishment of national copyright legislation in the U.S. and to American adherence to the international copyright Convention of Berne. After serving in the U.S. Civil War, he entered his father's publishing house, G.P. Putnam's Sons. He assumed the presidency of the firm in 1872 and became an authority on the legal implications of copyright. In 1886 he formed the American Publishers' Copyright Leag...

Sladen, Douglas Brooke Wheelton, 1856-1947

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The bust of Adam Lindsay Gordon was unveiled in Poet's Corner, Westminster Abbey 1934 May 11 by the Duke and Duchess of York. From the description of [Scrap album covering the campaign to place a memorial to Adam Lindsay Gordon in Westminster Abbey] [manuscript]. [1933-1934] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225800006 Douglas Brooke Wheelton Sladen was a British writer noted for his travel books and poetry compilations. From the description of Douglas Br...