Poetry
Found in 447 Collections and/or Records:
When babies sleep
Handwritten and signed poem. It was sent from Louisburg, Pennsylvania to Eugene Field (1850-1895), a prominent contemporary poet.
New Samuel Whitney biography
A biography about the origin of Whitney's name, his poetry-writing blacksmith father, his talents with breeding chickens and bee-keeping, his marriage, his mission to the Southern States and his love for his grandchildren. 6 typed pages with 1 page handwritten notes.
History of New Samuel Whitney
Orson F. Whitney papers
Materials include correspondence, blessings, missionary certificates, letters, scrapbooks, poetry, other writings, newspaper clippings, documents, travel souvenirs, and other materials owned, written by, or relating to Orson F. Whitney, his family, and his acquaintances. Dated approximately 1842-1931.
Why I Fly / Gail S. Halvorsen, 1944
Wilbur T. Braithwaite papers, 1988-2000
Willard E. Kirkham papers, 1945, approximately 2000
Materials contain brief history of Willard E. Kirkham's experiences in a chemical warfare experiment in a mustard gas chamber, combat, and playing in a military band. Also included is a poem written during the Battle of St. Lo, France, a photocopied letter, and photographs of Kirkham. Dated 1945 and approximately 2000.
William Wood poem, 1863 May 20
Sonnet on Thomas L. Kane’s return from the Battle of Chancellorsville, in envelope addressed to Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane in Thomas L. Kane’s handwriting, but author is “Wm.W.,” 1 p., 20 May 1863.
Wellington Paul Wilson letters
Handwritten letters and two poems. Wilson writes to his son, Joseph Ellis Wilson (1858-1930), and relates family matters and local happenings. He also speculates on Mormon theology. These items were written in Grantsville and in Panguitch, Utah. Most of them were sent to Joseph in Logan, Utah.
John Elias B. Winchester papers
Photocopies of a certificate, poems, bill of sale, and miscellaneous materials. Two of the items are in Hawaiian. Also included is a Chinook-English vocabulary list.