Guide to the Edwin Markham Collection 1880-1985

Overview of the Collection

	Repository Name:		Lewis & Clark College Special Collections and Archives Lewis & Clark College Special Collections and Archives Aubrey R. Watzek Library 0615 SW Palatine Hill Rd. Portland, OR 97219 archives@lclark.edu 503-768-7254
	Collection Number:		OLPb018MAR
	Creator:		Markham, Edwin
	Title:		Edwin Markham Collection
	Dates:		1880-1985 (inclusive)
	Quantity:		2 boxes 1 cubic foot
	Languages:		English
	Summary:		A collection that includes Oregon poet, Edwin Markham's, datebook and miscellaneous papers and poetry drafts.
	Location of Collection:		Lewis & Clark Special Collections and Archives

Biographical Note

Edwin Markham lived from 1852-1940. He was born in Oregon City, Oregon to a pioneer family. He lived much of his life as a young adult in California. His first poem was published at age 28 and did not receivewide recognition until the age of 47, when "Man With the Hoe" brought him international fame. In addition to "Man With the Hoe, Markham published a number of bestselling poetry books, and was chosen Oregon Poet Laureate in 1921. Markham lived in the New York area for most of his late adult life.

Content Description

The Edwin Markham collection contains his datebook and portfolio miscellany that spans between the years 1880-1967

Arrangement

Arranged in a single series according to original order.

Administrative Information

Custodial History

This collection was assembled sometime in the mid-twentieth century by a friend and fan of Markham's. The collection was acquired by a Portland bookseller and sold to a collector in 1985.

Acquisition Information

In 2005 the collection was donated to Lewis & Clark College.

Processing Note

Processed in 2005. Fragile pages of Markhams date book were removed from their binding and individually encapsulated in mylar. The rest of the collection was re-housed in acid-free containers.

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Access

This collection has no restrictions and is open for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish, exhibit, broadcast, or quote from materials in the Watzek Library Archives & Special Collections requires written permission of the Head of Archives & Special Collections.

Preferred Citation

The Papers of Edwin Markham, OLPb018MAR, Lewis & Clark College Aubrey Watzek Library Archives & Special Collections, Portland, Oregon.

Related Information

Related Materials

Wagner College of New York holds the bulk of Edwin Markham's personal papers.

Subjects

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the online catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Markham, Edwin--Archives

Oregon

American Poetry

Northwest, Pacific Poetry

Poetry

Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

Edwin Markham abbreviated E.M.

Box 1: Portfolio Miscellany, ca. 1880-1985

.5 cubic feet

This box includes a range of assembled Markham materials, including clippings, published materials, and manuscripts.

Container(s)

Description

Dates

file
1/1

Philip Wikelund to Joseph Slade

undated

Confirmation of portfolio authenticity

1/2

Note by Ellen Tomlinson

ca. 1952

Note identifying E.M. Material as "Reid Album"

1/3

Advertisement for "Man With the Hoe" Broadside

ca. 1940

1/4

Program for meeting to honor Anna Catherine Markham (funeral service)

ca. 1938

Includes photograph, a poem by Anna, and a poem by Edwin

1/5

Types biography of Anna Catherine (Murphy) Markham

undated

Includes photograph, a poem by Anna, and a poem by Edwin

1/6

Eulogy for Anna Catherine Markham

ca. 1938

1/7

Program for Brooklyn Civic Forum featuring Edwin Markham

1917 December 30

1/8

Poemsby Mrs. Elizabeth Markham J.K. Gill

ca. 1921

1/9

Wagner College Catalog

September 1967-October 1967

Includes article about Markham Collection at Wagner

1/10

Article about Virgil Markham

November 1965

Article in Wagner College monthly magazine

1/11

Letter from E.M. to Jessie Thomas Knapp

1918 February 25

1/12

Publisher's advertisement for The Shoes of Happiness and other Poems by E.M.

undated

1/13

Photocopies of broadsides

1919-1932

Photocopies of braodsides include: "Washington the Nation Builder" 1932, "The Man With the Hoe" 1942, and "Lincoln, the Many of the People" 1919

1/14

Clippings regarding Oregon recognition of Markham

undated

1/15

Clippings, misc., presumably by Markham

undated

1/16

Early E.M. notebook with note of authenticity by Virgil Markham

ca. 1880-1890

Includes a reference to being a school teacher

1/17

Letter to E.M. from ?Wheeler

undated

1/18

E.M. Poetry drafts

ca. 1920

1/19

E.M. manuscript pages

undated

approximately 27 loose sheets

1/20

Unsigned poetry typescripts

undated

3 leaves

1/21

Pamphlet, "Second Afternoon Devotion" St. Mark's Church

undated

1/22

Markham Portfolio cover

undated

With "One Free Dinosaur Album" coupon

Box 2: First Draft Book, ca. 1910-1920 1 flat storage box
Container(s)	Description	Dates
	First Draft Book	ca. 1910-1920
	Fragile draft book, many pages individually encapsulated due to fragility and preservation purposes Collection of drafts, notes and poems

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Box 1: Portfolio Miscellany, ca. 1880-1985

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Box 2: First Draft Book, ca. 1910-1920

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