People: Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 1 volumes
Abstract:: Charles F. Heartman's criticism of the New York Public Library's exhibition on the works of Walt Whitman argues that the "obscene" nature of Whitman's poetry should disqualify his works from being presented in a public forum such as an exhibit at the prestigious institution.

Held at: John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives, William Way LGBT Community Center [Contact Us]

Extent:: 23.0 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection contains letters, manuscript fragments, autographs, and other documents by famous authors. The material dates from 1666 to 1990 with the bulk of the collection consisting of letters written by the authors to various friends with some letters to editors or critics.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Rare Book Department [Contact Us]

Extent:: 23 item
Abstract:: This collection comprises materials collected by Horace Traubel, American journalist, on his longtime friend, poet Walt Whitman.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1 item (2 pages)
Abstract:: This collection consists of an undated, untitled holograph Walt Whitman poem, later published, posthumously, as "186" and "187" in Notes and Fragments (1899).

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: .3 linear foot (1 box)
Abstract:: Talcott Williams (1849-1928) was an American journalist and educator. The Talcott Williams collection consists of letters, pamphlets and clippings.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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