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Gertrude Atherton correspondence.
MANUSCRIPTSMCII : Box 27 : Folder 4
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Title:

Gertrude Atherton correspondence
Atherton correspondence

Creator/Contributor:

Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948, creator

Abstract:

Letter and postcard written by Gertrude Atherton.

Date:

1939 (issued)

Subject:

n-us-ca
Mrs -- Popert, G.L

Note:

Gertrude Franklin Horn was born on October 30, 1857 in San Francisco, daughter of Thomas L. Horn and Gertrude Franklin. Her parents separated two years later. In 1876 Gertrude eloped with George H. Bowen Atherton, the son of a wealthy merchant, and lived with her mother in law on the family estate. During this period Gertrude began writing under pseudonyms, since society took a dim view of women writers. Following her husband's death in 1887, Gertrude continued writing and moved to England, where her work met with acclaim. She moved back to San Francisco by 1932 and died there in 1948. Many of her novels deal with historical themes, and some are set in California.
Atherton correspondence.
Unrestricted. Please credit California State Library.

Physical Description:

print
Letter and postcard; 6 7/16 x 5 in.

Language:

English

Identifier:

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

Unrestricted. Please credit California State Library.