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Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1857-10-30 - 1948-06-14

Biography

Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton (1857-1948), American novelist and author

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Letter : 58 W 57, to Mr. Stoddard, undated

 Part of Collection — Box 13: [Barcode: 39002137170222], Folder: GROUP 250, F-4
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

One autograph letter, signed, discussing a meeting, a writing project for The World, and other matters.

Dates: undated

Letter : 2101 California Street, San Francisco, to "Dear Elizabeth", 1939 January 26

 Part of Collection — Box 13: [Barcode: 39002137170222], Folder: GROUP 250, F-2
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

ALS sending word of her travel plans.

Dates: 1939 January 26

Letter : Far Rockaway, to Mr. Stoddard, undated

 Part of Collection — Box 13: [Barcode: 39002137170222], Folder: GROUP 250, F-3
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC

Letter : to Mr. Piatt, [1889] Jan 6

 Part of Collection — Box 13: [Barcode: 39002137170222], Folder: GROUP 250, F-1
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

ALS responding to a request for information on Atherton's favorite books.

Dates: [1889] Jan 6

Frank Lyon Polk papers

 Collection
Call Number: MS 656
Abstract:

The papers consist of correpondence, letterbooks, documents, diaries, subject files and other materials documenting the personal life and professional career of Frank Lyon Polk. The bulk of the material relates to Polk's Department of State service and includes correspondence with political figures, letterpress copybooks (1915-1917), and diaries (1915-1920). Materials relating to the American Commission to Negotiate Peace and the League of Nations are also included.

Dates: 1883-1942

Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas papers

 Collection
Call Number: YCAL MSS 76
Abstract: The Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas Papers contain manuscripts of writings, letters, clippings, photographs, artworks, and personal papers relating to the life and work of Gertrude Stein and her companion, Alice B. Toklas, and to Gertrude's brother, Leo Stein, an artist and writer. As well as holding the bulk of Stein's literary output (often described as "experimental" or "cubist" writing), the materials document Stein and Toklas' involvement with the literary and art...
Dates: 1837-1961