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Edwin Markham Collection, 1880-1985
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Markham, Edwin
- Title
- Edwin Markham Collection
- Dates
- 1880-1985 (inclusive)18801985
- Quantity
- 2 boxes 1 cubic foot
- Collection Number
- OLPb018MAR
- Summary
- A collection that includes Oregon poet, Edwin Markham's, datebook and miscellaneous papers and poetry drafts.
- Repository
-
Lewis & Clark College, Special Collections and Archives
Aubrey R. Watzek Library
615 S. Palatine Hill Rd.
Portland, OR
97219
Telephone: 5037687758
Fax: 5037687282
archives@lclark.edu - Access Restrictions
-
This collection has no restrictions and is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Edwin Markham lived from 1852-1940. He was born in Oregon City, Oregon to a pioneer family. He lived much of his life as a young adult in California. His first poem was published at age 28 and did not receivewide recognition until the age of 47, when "Man With the Hoe" brought him international fame. In addition to "Man With the Hoe, Markham published a number of bestselling poetry books, and was chosen Oregon Poet Laureate in 1921. Markham lived in the New York area for most of his late adult life.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Edwin Markham collection contains his datebook and portfolio miscellany that spans between the years 1880-1967
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Permission to publish, exhibit, broadcast, or quote from materials in the Watzek Library Archives & Special Collections requires written permission of the Head of Archives & Special Collections.
Preferred Citation
The Papers of Edwin Markham, OLPb018MAR, Lewis & Clark College Aubrey Watzek Library Archives & Special Collections, Portland, Oregon.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Arranged in a single series according to original order.
Location of Collection
Lewis & Clark Special Collections and ArchivesCustodial History
This collection was assembled sometime in the mid-twentieth century by a friend and fan of Markham's. The collection was acquired by a Portland bookseller and sold to a collector in 1985.
Acquisition Information
In 2005 the collection was donated to Lewis & Clark College.
Processing Note
Processed in 2005. Fragile pages of Markhams date book were removed from their binding and individually encapsulated in mylar. The rest of the collection was re-housed in acid-free containers.
Related Materials
Wagner College of New York holds the bulk of Edwin Markham's personal papers.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
Edwin Markham abbreviated E.M.
Box 1: Portfolio Miscellany, ca. 1880-1985Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1
This box includes a range of assembled Markham materials, including clippings, published materials, and manuscripts.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| file | ||
| 1/1 | Philip Wikelund to Joseph
Slade
Confirmation of portfolio authenticity
|
undated |
| 1/2 | Note by Ellen
Tomlinson
Note identifying E.M. Material as "Reid Album"
|
ca. 1952 |
| 1/3 | Advertisement for "Man With the
Hoe" Broadside |
ca. 1940 |
| 1/4 | Program for meeting to honor Anna
Catherine Markham (funeral service)
Includes photograph, a poem by Anna, and a poem by Edwin
|
ca. 1938 |
| 1/5 | Types biography of Anna Catherine
(Murphy) Markham
Includes photograph, a poem by Anna, and a poem by Edwin
|
undated |
| 1/6 | Eulogy for Anna Catherine
Markham |
ca. 1938 |
| 1/7 | Program for Brooklyn Civic Forum
featuring Edwin Markham |
1917 December 30 |
| 1/8 |
Poemsby Mrs. Elizabeth Markham
J.K. Gill |
ca. 1921 |
| 1/9 | Wagner College
Catalog
Includes article about Markham Collection at Wagner
|
September 1967-October 1967 |
| 1/10 | Article about Virgil
Markham
Article in Wagner College monthly magazine
|
November 1965 |
| 1/11 | Letter from E.M. to Jessie Thomas
Knapp |
1918 February 25 |
| 1/12 | Publisher's advertisement for The
Shoes of Happiness and other Poems by E.M. |
undated |
| 1/13 | Photocopies of
broadsides
Photocopies of braodsides include: "Washington the Nation
Builder" 1932, "The Man With the Hoe" 1942, and "Lincoln, the Many of the
People" 1919
|
1919-1932 |
| 1/14 | Clippings regarding Oregon
recognition of Markham |
undated |
| 1/15 | Clippings, misc., presumably by
Markham |
undated |
| 1/16 | Early E.M. notebook with note of
authenticity by Virgil Markham
Includes a reference to being a school teacher
|
ca. 1880-1890 |
| 1/17 | Letter to E.M. from
?Wheeler |
undated |
| 1/18 | E.M. Poetry drafts |
ca. 1920 |
| 1/19 | E.M. manuscript pages
approximately 27 loose sheets
|
undated |
| 1/20 | Unsigned poetry
typescripts
3 leaves
|
undated |
| 1/21 | Pamphlet, "Second Afternoon
Devotion" St. Mark's Church |
undated |
| 1/22 | Markham Portfolio
cover
With "One Free Dinosaur Album" coupon
|
undated |
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
First Draft Book
Fragile draft book, many pages individually encapsulated due to
fragility and preservation purposes
Collection of drafts, notes and poems
|
ca. 1910-1920 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Northwest, Pacific Poetry
- American Poetry
- Poetry
Personal Names
- Markham, Edwin--Archives
Geographical Names
- Oregon
Jeremy Skinner
2007
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