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Letter, a portrait, and an essay, 1889

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 3-4
Identifier: Vault MSS 2

Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated 18 Feb. 1889, and addressed to "Dear Sir." Bonsall writes that he has enclosed a "brief sketch of my interview with Whitman." Also with the collection is the handwritten "sketch." Bonsall describes his interview with Walt Whitman, the Americna poet. Also included is an etching portrait of Bonsall.

Dates

  • Creation: 1889

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Originals restricted. Photocopies for patron use.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Rosenstock autograph collection must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical / Historical

Bonsall was an American author.

Extent

3 items ((9 pages) ; 9 photocopies) ; 22 x 14 cm. and smaller

Language of Materials

English

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