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Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1803 - 1882

Biography

Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882),[7] who went by his middle name Waldo, was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist and poet who led the transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

John Burroughs essay

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 000217
Mss 000217
Date(s): undated
Abstract

In English.

Ralph Waldo Emerson letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 866230.2
Mss 866230.2
Date(s): 1866-03-30
Scope and Contents

Seven page letter from Ralph Waldo Emerson in Concord, Massachusetts to Mrs. Blanche Smith Clough, in which he apologizes for not having had anything to contribute to the "Remains" of Arthur Clough. Also reminiscences of Thomas Arnold. Envelope accompanies letter. Note in Robert Frost's hand on verso of envelope, stating that the letter was given him at the dedication of the Andrew Library at Wooster College, Wooster, Ohio, May 18, 1962.

Ralph Waldo Emerson letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 838361.1
Mss 838361.1
Date(s): 1838-06-11
Abstract

In English.

Walt Whitman letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 868630.2
Mss 868630.2
Date(s): 1868-11-30
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Walt Whitman in Washington to Ralph Waldo Emerson, telling him that he has decided to offer the enclosed piece to the Atlantic before sending it abroad. Wishes Mr. Emerson to take it to Mr. Fields. [The piece presumably was "Proud Music of the Sea Storm" - Atlantic F'69]. Enclosure lacking.

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