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American poetry--19th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 32 Collections and/or Records:

Scrapbook, XIII

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Sc33
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook, circa 1870, of an unidentified person which contains newspaper clippings, fictional stories from newspapers, pictures, and handwritten poems.

Dates: circa 1870
Found in: Special Collections Research Center

Captain Walter P. Snow Poetry Book

 Collection
Identifier: SC 01518
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a hand-written volume of poetry kept by Captain Walter P. Snow. Most of the entries are from Snow Hill and Baltimore, Maryland, New Orleans, Nantucket Island, and Tortugas. Some of the subjects described in the entries include love, everyday life, battles, and life on the sea. Also included are loose news clippings from the poetry volume.

Dates: 1831-1848
Found in: Special Collections Research Center

Susan Rebecca Buck Poetry Album

 Collection
Identifier: SC 00846
Scope and Contents Poetry album of Susan Rebecca Buck. The album is designed for the purpose of collecting poems or other writings and the title on the front cover reads "Album of Gems." There are several decorative, pre-printed color images and in one instance a black and white print was glued on top of a handwritten entry. The entries were made by a number of friends and relatives and most are dated and signed either in full names, first name or by initials. Most are addressed to "Dear Sue."...
Dates: 1852-1865
Found in: Special Collections Research Center

William Short Music and Poetry Book

 Collection
Identifier: SC 00384
Content Description

Music and Poetry book dated September 16, 1817 with the signature of William Short.

Dates: 1817 September 16
Found in: Special Collections Research Center

Vernon Gertrude Wilson Diary

 Collection
Identifier: SC 01048
Scope and Contents

Diary, circa 1870s, of Vernon Gertrude Wilson. Includes poems and songs, presumably written by Vernon Gertrude Wilson. Many of the songs have religious themes, while others are about love and fidelity.

Dates: 1870
Found in: Special Collections Research Center

George W. Winter Notebook

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Nme9
Scope and Contents

Medical notebook, 1856, of George W. Winter, Bridgeport, Virginia [West Virginia].

Dates: 1856
Found in: Special Collections Research Center

Gilbert M. Woodward Poem

 Collection
Identifier: SC 00716
Scope and Contents

Poem, circa 1864, written by Gilbert M. Woodward. The poem is a humorous look at the role of the printer in the Civil War, and begins "Hail and Thrice Hail Ye Craftsman, / Knights of the Stick and the Rule, / Who through the fiery storm of war / With purpose high and courage cool / the fearful brunt of battle bore..." Throughout the poem, Woodward references the battles in which his unit, the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteers, participated. A transcription of the poem is also included.

Dates: circa 1864
Found in: Special Collections Research Center