Father Damien and related items [manuscript], 1890, 1941, n.d.

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Father Damien and related items [manuscript], 1890, 1941, n.d.

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The collection containsthe original holograph manuscript, 1890, of Miller's narrative poem "Father Damien"; a certificate from Hammer Galleries, New York, 1941, concerning the acquisition of "Father Damien" from the William Randolph Hearst Collection; and a pen and ink sketch of Miller's home.

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University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia. Library

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Hearst, William Randolph, 1863-1951

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William Randolph Hearst Sr. (April 29, 1863 – August 14, 1951) was an American businessman, newspaper publisher, and politician known for developing the nation's largest newspaper chain and media company, Hearst Communications. His flamboyant methods of yellow journalism influenced the nation's popular media by emphasizing sensationalism and human interest stories. Hearst entered the publishing business in 1887 with Mitchell Trubitt after being given control of The San Francisco Examiner by his ...

Miller, Joaquin, 1837-1913

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Joaquin Miller, born Cincinnatus Heine Miller and known as the "poet of the Sierras," was a Calif. poet and playwright. Beginning in 1886, he built and lived in a home on his estate, "The Hights"[sic], in the hills above Oakland. From the description of Joaquin Miller letter : Dimond, Calif., to Mr. Stone: ALS 1905 May 11. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122558852 Born Cincinnatus Heine (or Hiner) Miller on September 8, 1837, near Liberty, Indiana. In 18...

Hammer Galleries

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