Shawn McAllister Edwin Markham Library, 1899-1935

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Summary

Creators:
Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940
Abstract:
Extent:
1 linear foot (archival material)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Shawn McAllister Edwin Markham Library. History San Jose Research Library

Background

Scope and content:

The bulk of the library consists of multiple copies of Markham's works, either signed or inscribed by the author. The archival material comprises approximately .25 linear feet of letters or notes from Markham to friends, colleagues, and autograph collectors, including Upton Sinclair, Seamus MacManus, and James Huneker. Approximately 12 press photographs, most of which appear to have originated from the Los Angeles Herald Examiner, are also included.

Biographical / historical:

American poet Charles Edward Anson Markham was born in Oregon City, Oregon, and graduated from San Jose State Normal School in 1872. He lived most of his later life in New York. He is most well-known for his poems "The Man with the Hoe," and "Lincoln, Man of the People."

Acquisition information:
The collection was donated to History San Jose by Mr. McAllister in 2018, who had purchased items from multiple collectors over the course of many years.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open to the public by appointment with the Curator of the Research Library & Archives

Terms of access:

Print material is in copyright. Letters and notes are out of copyright. Contact the curator for information on reproduction and publication.

Preferred citation:

Shawn McAllister Edwin Markham Library. History San Jose Research Library

Location of this collection:
1661 Senter Road
San Jose, CA 95112, US
Contact:
(408) 287-2290
research@historysanjose.org
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