Elsie Whitaker Martinez papers, circa 1910-1953.

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Elsie Whitaker Martinez papers, circa 1910-1953.

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Includes annotated typescripts of "Over These Hills," an unpublished novel written by Margret Whitaker (a pseudonym of Elsie Martinez), and of "The Settler," written by her father, Herman Whitaker. Materials by Elsie Whitaker Martinez include short stories, notes, and fragments of other writings, with newspaper clippings relating to Jack London and various other California authors.

2 boxes, 1 oversize folder (0.8 linear feet)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8331792

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Martinez, Elsie Whitaker, 1890-1984

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Elsie Whitaker was born on March 1, 1890, in Manitoba, Canada, daughter of novelist and war correspondent Herman Whitaker and Margaret A Vandecar (1868-1905). In 1902, she and her family moved to the hills of Piedmont, California, to the "Silk Culture House" at the end of Mountain Avenue. She went to Piedmont grammar school and spent two years Oakland High School. She loved books and studied European history, drama, and literature. By age 16, Whitaker was a "free-spirited artist." Elsie me...

Whitaker, Margret, 1890-1984.

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Whitaker, Herman, 1867-1919

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American author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Oakland, Calif., to F.A. Duneka, 1909 Oct. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270588112 ...

London, Jack, 1876-1916

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Jack London was born in San Francisco January 12, 1876. He led an adventurous life, only beginning his career as an author in the 1890s. He wrote short stories, serials, essays, articles, verse and novels. He died November 22, 1916 in Sonoma County, CA. From the description of Jack London papers, 1897-1916. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122387554 American novelist and short story writer. From the description of Chronometer method [navigational documents] [1907?]...