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Descriptive Summary
Title: Charles Warren Stoddard manuscript
Dates: circa 1904-1905
Collection Number: 2005-01
Creator/Collector:
Stoddard, Charles Warren, 1843-1909
Extent: 1 folder
Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: Handwritten poem inscribed to 'T.W.' (Thomas Walsh, 1875-1928, American poet and translator) by Stoddard 'in memory of a happy
day.' Topically the poem deals with the onset of twilight at the end of a sunny day, evoking the images of a golden winged
butterfly and the shadowy hush of 'bees in the heart of a rose.' Poem is signed by Stoddard. Approximate dating of the poem
is supplied based on an email from the manuscript dealer based on its proximity to other dated items in the album.
Language of Material: English
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Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item]. Charles Warren Stoddard manuscript. Collection Number: 2005-01. GLBT Historical Society
Acquisition Information
Gift of Gerard Koskovich on March 7, 2005.
Scope and Content of Collection
Handwritten poem inscribed to 'T.W.' (Thomas Walsh, 1875-1928, American poet and translator) by Stoddard 'in memory of a happy
day.' Topically the poem deals with the onset of twilight at the end of a sunny day, evoking the images of a golden winged
butterfly and the shadowy hush of 'bees in the heart of a rose.' Poem is signed by Stoddard. Approximate dating of the poem
is supplied based on an email from the manuscript dealer based on its proximity to other dated items in the album. GSSO linked
terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008194
Indexing Terms
Literature
Gay men