William Henry Venable letter and portrait, 1887.

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William Henry Venable letter and portrait, 1887.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/51733135

The collection consists of a letter and an engraved portrait mounted on a card, with biographical information. The handwritten letter is to E.C. Stedman, 15 Dec. 1887, on Ohio Archæological and Historical Quarterly letterhead. The letter mentions Poe and John Whitcomb Riley, and provides background information on Venable for Stedman's benefit. The engraved portrait was published by Western Biographical Pub. Co., Bureau of Engraving; it is mounted on a card with a clipping of biographical information on Venable.

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Pennsylvania State University Libraries

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Pennsylvania State University Libraries

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Venable, William Henry, 1836-1920

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William Henry Venable was one of Ohio's most successful and acclaimed 19th century educators. After retiring from his teaching duties, he lectured and wrote, becoming an editor of the Ohio Archæological and Historical Quarterly. From the description of William Henry Venable letter and portrait, 1887. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 51733135 ...

Western Biographical Publishing Company (Cincinnati, Ohio)

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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....