Shillaber, B. P. (Benjamin Penhallow), 1814-1890. Papers of Benjamin Penhallow Shillaber, 1857-1890. - View Resource (original) (raw)

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Adams, Charles Follen, 1842-1918

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Charles Follen Adams was a dealer in dry and fancy goods in Boston, Mass., who achieved great popularity as the author of German dialect verse. His most famous piece was "Leedle Yawcob Strauss" (1876). From the guide to the Charles Follen Adams papers, 1857-1917., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) Poet. From the description of Leedle Yawcob Strauss : manuscript poem, circa 1878. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70983734 Adams ...

Blaine, James Gillespie, 1830-1893

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James Gillespie Blaine (January 31, 1830 – January 27, 1893) was an American statesman and Republican politician who represented Maine in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1863 to 1876, serving as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1869 to 1875, and then in the United States Senate from 1876 to 1881. Blaine twice served as Secretary of State (1881, 1889–1892), one of only two persons to hold the position under three separate presidents (the other being Daniel Webster), and...

Schouler, William, 1814-1872

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Adjutant General of Massachusetts during the Civil War. Also served in both branches of the Massachusetts legislature. From the description of Letter, July 10, 1862. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 54682238 Journalist, historian, and public official of Massachusetts. From the description of William Schouler correspondence, 1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 746490036 ...

Eichberg, Julius, 1824-1893

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Julius Eichberg was born in Germany, and entered the Brussels conservatory to study as a musician and composer. He settled in Boston, and had roles as director of the Boston museum, director of the Boston conservatory, and superintendent of music in public schools, in addition to becoming one of the first composers of English opera in America. From the description of Julius Eichberg letter to the New York Atlas, 1863 May 4. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record i...

Winter, William, 1836-1917

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American drama critic. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Tompkinsville (Staten Island, N.Y.), 17 April 1886, to Mrs. Tracy, 1886 Apr. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270679284 Massachusetts native William Winter graduated from Harvard law school, but began his career as a journalist. He wrote for numerous journals before securing a position as drama critic at the New York Tribune. In addition to being one of the most influential critics of his day, ...

Osgood, James R. (James Ripley), 1836-1892

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James R. Osgood was a native of Maine who went to work for the publishing house of Ticknor and Fields. He eventually founded the subsidiary group James R. Osgood & Co. which was associated with many fine writers. The firm struggled financially, and when Osgood stepped down, was dissolved into Houghton, Mifflin. From the description of James R. Osgood letter to George L. Craik, 1879 June 2. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 54667691 Publisher....

Ferris, Morris Patterson, Mrs., 1855-1932

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Gramercy Park is a neighborhood on the East Side of Manhattan. Originally called Krom Moerasje (little crooked swamp) by Dutch settlers, it was renamed Gramercy by the English. In the early 19th century, the swamp was drained and streets were laid out in an English style around a private park, leading to the present-day name of the neighborhood. From the guide to the Mary L.D. Ferris papers on the history of Gramercy Park, circa 1898 to 1921, (Brooklyn Historical Society) Ol...

Independent Order of Odd Fellows

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Men's benevolent and fraternal organization. From the description of Independent Order of Oddfellows records, 1843-1901. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36794006 The Independent Order of Odd Fellows in North America is a fraternal organization which originated in England. The I.O.O.F. became independent from the English Old Fellows Order in 1834 after lodges were established in New York and Baltimore. Charity Lodge No. 6 was established in Stockt...

Thomas, Joseph, 1811-1891

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Lexicographer, 1854-1871 associated with J.B. Lippincott and Co., edited a series of reference books, A new complete gazetteer of the United States; founder of Swarthmore College with Edward Parrish; professor of English, 1874-1887. From the description of Letter to William Wheeler, 1868 November 12. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 55057639 From the description of Letter to William Wheeler [manuscript], 1868 November 12. (University of Virginia). WorldCat recor...

Shillaber, B. P. (Benjamin Penhallow), 1814-1890

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Author, of Portsmouth, N.H.; also wrote under names Mrs. Partington and Ruth Partington. From the description of Letter, 1853 Nov. 22. (Portsmouth Athenaeum Library & Museum). WorldCat record id: 70961170 American humorist. From the description of Papers of B. P. Shillaber [manuscript], 1856-1890. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647846046 From the description of To J.T. Fields : autograph poem signed and accompanying autograph letter si...