Poets, American — 19th Century — Correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Rufus W. Griswold Papers
Collection — MS Gris.
Call Number: MS Gris.
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the near entirety of Rufus Griswold’s correspondence between the years 1834 and 1857. In particular, it reflects his business dealings as editor of Graham’s Magazine, and publisher of The Poets and Poetry of America. Correspondence is primarily letters to Griswold from poets, authors, and other editors regarding publications and reviews.The majority of the letters are related to either ...
Dates:
1834-1857; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1900
Oliver Wendell Holmes Correspondence
Collection — MS Am.1303
Call Number: MS Am.1303
Scope and Contents
This collection contains 29 letters from Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894) to various correspondents, dating from 1852-1892. Primary recipients are Phineas Barnes and Clara Barnes Martin, friends of Holmes who write about personal and family matters. Other letters pertain to Holmes’ literary endeavors and reminiscence of Beverly Farms, Massachusetts. Also included are letters to James T. Fields and Bram Stoker.
Dates:
1852-1892; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1939
