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Johnny Appleseed, and other poems
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Johnny Appleseed, and other poems
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"Forty-two poems including nonsense rhymes, historical poems and lyrics. Excerpts from The Congo and The Chinese nightingale."
297515
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Vachel Lindsay poems and ephemera
Manuscripts
Three untitled poems by Vachel Lindsay: two from the fly-leaves of his Bible beginning "It is well to" and "Who cares for the man who is right?" and one from the front of a volume of "Great God Brown" by Eugene O'Neill owned by Lindsay's niece Catharine Wakefield, beginning "The butterflies came in," each with autograph notes by Lindsay's sister Olive Lindsay Wakefield. Also, printed pamphlet celebrating Lindsay including his poem "On the Building of Springfield" with an autograph note from Olive to Norman Corwin on the verso.
mssHM 82027-82030
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The world below the window : poems, 1937-1997
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"Smith melds an array of influences - from the French Symbolists to W. H. Auden and Wallace Stevens - into his own unmistakable voice, moving powerfully from the compressed, dark lyrics of his pre-World War II poetry ("Quail in Antumn") to experiments with a long, free-verse line in the 1960's ("The Tin Can"). Here are memorable lyrics that capture the horror of World War II ("Dark Valentine: War Poems") and hilarious light verse ("The Tall Poets") that exhibits the wit that has enlivened even Smith's darkest works. Previously uncollected recent poems reveal the poet's tremendous range, as he moves from discussing the ironies of age in "The Shipwreck" to forging the dramatic and moving intensity of "The Cherokee Lottery," which deals with the forced removal of American Indian tribes east of the Mississippi."--Book jacket.
619593
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1914 and other poems
Manuscripts
A poem, probably by Harrison Ford, dedicated to Rupert Brooke's book 1914 and other poems (London : Sidgwick & Jackson, 1915) The poem begins with the line: "Frail volume, in these eager hands I hold..."
mssHM 62778
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Kreider, Samuel L. 1 memo [undated] to Johnny Rose
Manuscripts
The Manuscripts series contains various poems, stories, and historical accounts written by Samuel L. Kreider. Many of these accounts relate to individuals like Charles Victor Hall and Mary Hall (original homesteaders of Los Angeles' West Adams area), structures like the Los Angeles High School, and other California histories. It also includes notes, reports, and other documents from the Friday Morning Club and its prominent members. Beyond the private papers, this series holds many documents relating to U.S. trade with Japan and the federal General Accounting Office branch in Los Angeles. There is also a Japanese poem. The series is arranged in alphabetical order and then chronologically. The Correspondence series is primarily related to Samuel L. Kreider. Most of the letters are work-related with a large percentage of them pertaining to U.S. trade with Japanese businesses. Moreover, there is also private correspondence. Mr. Kreider corresponded with many locally and nationally prominent people. The list includes, but is not limited to Fletcher Bowron, Herbert Hoover, and Lansing Hoskins Beach. He also has correspondence from C.C. Julian & Royalties Co. The series also contains letters Mr. Kreider wrote to various newspapers and magazines about publishing his historical accounts and stories. Lastly, there is correspondence pertaining to Mr. and Mrs. Kreider's philanthropic work within the Los Angeles High School Alumni Association and the Friday Morning Club. One letter is specifically from Caroline M. Severance. The series is arranged in alphabetical order by author and then by addressee.
mssKreider papers
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Baby Chatterbox : stories and poems for our little ones
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"Baby Chatterbox" by Anonymous is a children's book written in the late 19th century. This collection of rhymes and simple stories captures the innocent perspective of childhood, exploring themes of play, interaction with animals, and the exploration of nature. The book aims to entertain and educate young readers through playful language and engaging illustrations. The content of "Baby Chatterbox" consists of various poems and short tales that depict the daily life and adventures of children, their toys, and the world around them. Characters like the playful baby, imaginative dolls, and curious animals come alive in the pages, creating a whimsical exploration of childhood joy. Throughout the book, themes of friendship, discovery, and the bond between children and their environment are illustrated through charming verses, such as the excitement of a new baby arriving from the sky, the fun of playing in the hay, and the adventures of a kitten or a lovely canary visiting the children, making it a delightful read for the little ones.
490018