Description
This collection consists of correspondence and the personal
papers of California poet Ina Donna Coolbrith (1841-1928), chiefly reflecting her
life for the period after the San Francisco earthquake and fire.
Background
Poet Ina Donna Coolbrith (1841-1928) moved with her family to Los Angeles, California in 1852, and she later
lived in San Francisco.
Her
verse was published in two books, A Perfect Day (1881) and Songs from the Golden
Gate (1895) and in various periodicals, including Overland Monthly, Californian,
Harper's weekly, Century magazine, and Scribner's.
Restrictions
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quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such
activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is
one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Availability
Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services
Department. For more information, contact Reader Services.