Eugene Field papers relating to the publication of "Second book of verse"
Overview
Manuscript sections from American poet and journalist Eugene Field's work, Second book of verse, as well as letters to publishers concerning other poems by Field.
Dates
- Creation: 1892-1895
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
.5 linear feet (2 volumes)Contains manuscript sections of Second Book of Verse; also includes manuscripts and letters to publishers regarding other poems, and photograph of Field.
Biographical / Historical
Field was an American poet and journalist.
Arrangement
Organized into the following series:
- I. Manuscripts related to the publication of Second book of verse
- II. Papers related to other poems
Immediate Source of Acquisition
*70M-61. Purchased with the P. D. Howe fund from Philip Dana Orcutt, R 3 Richmond via Winchester, New Hampshire 02470; received: 1970 August 4.
- Title
- Field, Eugene, 1850-1895. Eugene Field papers relating to the publication of "Second book of verse": Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou00719
Repository Details
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