Letters of Charles Battell Loomis [manuscript],f1895-1902.

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Letters of Charles Battell Loomis [manuscript],f1895-1902.

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The letters discuss Loomis's lectures, writings, search for a literary position, and submission of "The mad poet" for publication. There is also a four page brochure "Charles Battell Loomis, Author-Humorist," re his 901-1902 lecture tour, containing his photograph, with a pencilled note in his hand. Frank Richard Stockton, James Burton Pond, Tudor Starrs Jencks, Williston Fish, "Puck Magazine," Thomas Hood's "Song of the shirt," and the Jersey Central Railroad are all mentioned. Correspondents include Herbert Stuart Stone and Clarence Clough Buell.

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University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia. Library

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