Material relating to Thomas Buchanan Read's poem "Sheridan's ride," 1860-1898.

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Material relating to Thomas Buchanan Read's poem "Sheridan's ride," 1860-1898.

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Group of letters, photographs, and clippings chiefly related to Read's poem "Sheridan's Ride," and its composition on the morning of James E. Murdoch's recitation at Pike's Opera House in Cincinnati, October 31, 1864. It includes four letters written by Read and one by E. D. Grafton; copies of accounts by Leon Vanloo and Davis L. James, describing how and where Read wrote the poem; a collage by Grafton showing Murdoch reciting the poem; photographs of Read and his wife Hattie by Grafton and others; and clippings regarding the placement of a plaque on the house in which the poem was written.

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888

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Sheridan claimed he was born in Albany in the State of New York, the third child of six of John and Mary Meenagh Sheridan, Irish Catholic immigrants from the parish of Killinkere in County Cavan, Ireland. He grew up in Somerset, Ohio. Fully grown, he reached only 165 cm (5 feet 5 inches) tall, a stature that led to the nickname, "Little Phil." Abraham Lincoln described his appearance in a famous anecdote: "A brown, chunky little chap, with a long body, short legs, not enough neck to hang him, an...

Grafton, E. D.

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James, Davis Lawler, 1848-1933

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Davis L. James was proprietor of the U.P. James, a bookstore in Cincinnati, from 1889 to 1933 (later known as the James Book Store Co.). He attended the Unitarian Church and was a member of the Literary Club. From the description of Davis L. James diaries, 1852-1933. (Cincinnati Historical Library and Archives). WorldCat record id: 33973177 Davis Lawler James (1848-1933) was the son of Uriah Pierson James and successor to the family business. U.P. (U...

Read, Harriet Denison Butler.

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Cincinnati Literary Club

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Murdoch, James Edward, 1811-1893

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American actor in light comedy, Murdoch was also a lecturer on behalf of the Civil War wounded. From the description of James Edward Murdoch papers, 1822-1913 (inclusive), 1856-1889 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 612378245 James Edward Murdoch, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was an actor, lecturer, and teacher of elocution. He was married to Eliza Middlecott and the two had a daughter, Fannie. From the description of James E. Murdoch papers, 1837-190...

Read, Thomas Buchanan, 1822-1872

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Thomas Buchanan Read, American poet. From the description of Material relating to Thomas Buchanan Read's poem "Sheridan's ride," 1860-1898. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81915003 From the description of Material relating to Thomas Buchanan Read's poem "Sheridan's ride," 1860-1898. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702164946 American poet, painter, and sculptor. From the description of Sheridan's ride : autograph manuscript copy of the poem signed, [1865 or...

Vanloo, Leon.

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