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Gilder, Richard Watson, 1844-1909

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Richard Watson Gilder (1844-1909), American poet and editor

Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:

Samuel Langhorne Clemens Collection

 Collection
Call Number: YCAL MSS 852
Scope and Contents: The Samuel Langhorne Clemens Collection provides insight into the life and career of Clemens, American author and lecturer best known by his pseudonym Mark Twain. The collection is comprised of correspondence, writings, contracts, scrapbooks, clippings, and printed material. The collection contains drafts, research notes, printed versions, and contracts, which document Clemens' creative process and writing career. Autograph manuscripts can be found in the collection for ...
Dates: 1860-1980

Gilder, Richard Watson ALS to Mr. Davenport

 Unprocessed/Unavailable
Call Number: 2003-ycal-0729-aj
Dates: [ca. 1800-ongoing]

"I. On the wild rose tree [...]", 1876

 Part of Collection — Box 27: [Barcode: 39002137170362], Folder: GROUP 485, F-11
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

Holograph poem, signed. Mounted to second sheet.

Dates: 1876

Letter : Editorial Department, The Century Magazine, New York, to John W. Aitken, Carbondale, Pa., [18]85 Nov 14

 Part of Collection — Box 27: [Barcode: 39002137170362], Folder: GROUP 485, F-3
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

ALS acknowledging a suggestion regarding "The International Sunday School Lessons" and an article titled "Petra."

Dates: [18]85 Nov 14

Letter : Editorial Department, The Century Magazine, New York, to Mr. [Neill?], 1905 Nov 25

 Part of Collection — Box 27: [Barcode: 39002137170362], Folder: GROUP 485, F-2
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

ALS rejecting some work by the apparently prolific recipient, suggesting that he publish it elsewhere.

Dates: 1905 Nov 25

Letter : Editorial Department, The Century Magazine, to George R. Morse, 11 Wall St., New York, 1892 Feb 8

 Part of Collection — Box 27: [Barcode: 39002137170362], Folder: GROUP 485, F-1
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

TLS, with holograph note added before the signature, regarding a meeting to go over a manuscript.

Dates: 1892 Feb 8

Letter : Editorial Department, The Century Magazine, to Mr. E[llis] D. Robb, Eldora, Iowa, 1894 Apr 30

 Part of Collection — Box 27: [Barcode: 39002137170362], Folder: GROUP 485, F-5
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

TLS clarifying that Century was formerly Scribner's Monthly, but never had a connection with Harper & Bros.

Dates: 1894 Apr 30

Letter : Editorial Department, The Century Magazine, to Mr. Thomas Niles, Care of Roberts Bros., Boston, 1890 Feb 6

 Part of Collection — Box 27: [Barcode: 39002137170362], Folder: GROUP 485, F-6
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

TLS asking for a portrait of Louisa May Alcott to illustrate an article about her by Josephine Lazarus, with manuscript note, dated February 7, stating that a photograph by Crowley was sent to Gilder.

Dates: 1890 Feb 6

Letter : Editorial Department, The Century Magazine, Union Square, New York, to an unidentified recipient, [19]06 May 16

 Part of Collection — Box 27: [Barcode: 39002137170362], Folder: GROUP 485, F-19
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

ANS sharing lines, possibly from one of Gilder's own works.

Dates: [19]06 May 16

Letter : Editorial Department, The Century Magazine, Union Square, New York, to Colonel E. L. Zalinski, The Century Association, 1903 May 26

 Part of Collection — Box 27: [Barcode: 39002137170362], Folder: GROUP 485, F-9
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

TLS informing Zalinski that he has written to the Century Club on behalf of Professor Trowbridge.

Manuscript list of names on verso.

Accompanied by MS note, a brief biography of Gilder.

Dates: 1903 May 26

Letter : Editorial Department, The Century Magazine, Union Square, New York, to D. A. Munro, North American Review, Franklin Square, City, 1907 May 22

 Part of Collection — Box 27: [Barcode: 39002137170362], Folder: GROUP 485, F-13
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

TLS presenting an article (no longer present) for consideration by H. C. Wood.

Dates: 1907 May 22

Letter : Editorial Department, The Century Magazine, Union Square, New York, to Dr. [Strong?], 1885 Jun 13

 Part of Collection — Box 27: [Barcode: 39002137170362], Folder: GROUP 485, F-12
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC

Letter : Editorial Department, The Century Magazine, Union Square, New York, to James C. Young, 304 Guaranty Loan Building, Minneapolis, Minn., 1899 November 21

 Part of Collection — Box 27: [Barcode: 39002137170362], Folder: GROUP 485, F-17
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

TLS replying to a query for contact information.

Dates: 1899 November 21

Letter : Editorial Department, The Century Magazine, Union Square, New York, to Maurice Thompson, Esq., [18]86 Feb 9

 Part of Collection — Box 27: [Barcode: 39002137170362], Folder: GROUP 485, F-7
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

ALS rejecting Thompson's "A Banker of Bankersville" on the grounds that it is not quite right for The Century, but praising it highly and offering to try to place it with another magazine.

Dates: [18]86 Feb 9

Letter : Editorial Department, The Century Magazine, Union Square, New York, to Mr. Davenport, 1905 September 30

 Part of Collection — Box 99: [Barcode: 39002140920084], Folder: 37
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

Autograph letter, signed, saying that he is interested in Davenport's material, but it cannot be published due to overcrowding.

Dates: 1905 September 30

Letter : Editorial Department, The Century Magazine, Union Square, New York, to Mr. Ralph, 1891 Jan 15

 Part of Collection — Box 27: [Barcode: 39002137170362], Folder: GROUP 485, F-16
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

TLS explaining his retirement from an unspecified club.

Dates: 1891 Jan 15

Letter : Editorial Department, The Century Magazine, Union Square, New York, to Mrs. Callahan, 1906 Mar 9

 Part of Collection — Box 27: [Barcode: 39002137170362], Folder: GROUP 485, F-8
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

ALS concerning publication of verse in The Century; Gilder writes that he receives much more than there is appetite for in the readership, and that people in general seem not to buy books of poetry. He also thanks the recipient for her praise of his "Song of a Heathen."

Dates: 1906 Mar 9

Letter : Four Brooks Farm, Tyringham, to John Burroughs, 1904 October 2

 Part of Collection — Box 27: [Barcode: 39002137170362], Folder: GROUP 485, F-20
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

ALS, in verse, inviting Burroughs to visit. With envelope.

Dates: 1904 October 2

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