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Charles Warren Stoddard manuscript
2005-01  
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  • Descriptive Summary
  • Access
  • Publication Rights
  • Preferred Citation
  • Acquisition Information
  • Scope and Content of Collection
  • Indexing Terms

  • 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

    Access

    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