Description
A collection of material related to the
life and work of John Vance Cheney, American author and librarian.
Background
John Vance Cheney (1848-1922) was an author and librarian. Cheney grew up in Dorset,
Vermont, where he studied law and was admitted to the bar; however, he decided not to
practice law and moved to California. From 1873 he was a frequent contributor of poetry to
periodicals, especially to the "Century." From 1887 to 1894 he served as librarian of the
San Francisco Free Library. His literary associates included John Muir, Edwin Markham and
Joaquin Miller. In 1894 Cheney moved to Chicago to become librarian of the Newberry Library,
where he remained until 1909; his last years were spent in San Diego, California.
Extent
3.6 Linear Feet
(3 boxes)
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to 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 for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at
the Huntington Library for more information.