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Edwin Markham Collection, 1880-1985

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Markham, Edwin
Title
Edwin Markham Collection
Dates
1880-1985 (inclusive)
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
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Biographical Note

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.

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Content Description

The Edwin Markham collection contains his datebook and portfolio miscellany that spans between the years 1880-1967

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Use of the Collection

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.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged in a single series according to original order.

Location of Collection

Lewis & Clark Special Collections and Archives

Custodial 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.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

Edwin Markham abbreviated E.M.

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Subject Terms

  • Northwest, Pacific Poetry
  • American Poetry
  • Poetry

Personal Names

  • Markham, Edwin--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Oregon

Jeremy Skinner
2007

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