Jump to Content

Collection Guide
Collection Title:
Collection Number:
Get Items:
Sterling (George) papers
M0021  
View entire collection guide What's This?
Search this collection
Collection Overview
 
Table of contents What's This?
Description
George Sterling (1869–1926) was an American writer, poet and playwright based in the San Francisco, California Bay Area.
Background
American poet and playwright George Sterling was born in Sag Harbor, N.Y. on December 1, 1869. He was educated on the East Coast and attended St. Charles College in Maryland. In 1896 he married Carrie Rand of Oakland, California, and from 1898 to 1908 he was private secretary to Frank C. Havens of that city.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Restrictions
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
Availability
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.