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.
The Edwin Markham collection contains his datebook and portfolio miscellany that spans between the years 1880-1967
Arranged in a single series according to original order.
This collection has no restrictions and is open for research.
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The Papers of Edwin Markham, OLPb018MAR, Lewis & Clark College Aubrey Watzek Library Archives & Special Collections, Portland, Oregon.
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.
In 2005 the collection was donated to Lewis & Clark College.
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.
Wagner College of New York holds the bulk of Edwin Markham's personal papers.
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The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
Edwin Markham abbreviated E.M.
This box includes a range of assembled Markham materials, including clippings, published materials, and manuscripts.
Confirmation of portfolio authenticity
Note identifying E.M. Material as "Reid Album"
Includes photograph, a poem by Anna, and a poem by Edwin
Includes photograph, a poem by Anna, and a poem by Edwin
Includes article about Markham Collection at Wagner
Article in Wagner College monthly magazine
Photocopies of braodsides include: "Washington the Nation Builder" 1932, "The Man With the Hoe" 1942, and "Lincoln, the Many of the People" 1919
Includes a reference to being a school teacher
approximately 27 loose sheets
3 leaves
With "One Free Dinosaur Album" coupon
Fragile draft book, many pages individually encapsulated due to fragility and preservation purposes
Collection of drafts, notes and poems