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Poetry.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Alexandria Scrapbook Collection (MS003)

 Collection
Identifier: MS003
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of 2 books that have been converted to scrapbooks by gluing playbills, poems, articles, drawings, and religious materials onto the pages. The scrapbook in folder 1 contains religious articles, poetry, and images pasted into a book on agricultural reports. The scrapbook in folder 2 contains playbills and concert programs from the National Theater, Ford’s Opera House, the Alexandria Musical Association, the Vocal Society of the Assembly Presbyterian Church, etc.

Dates: 1830-1893

Fanny Chatham Autograph Book, 1843-1847

 File — Box 1, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents

This file contains one book wherein friends and family of Fanny Chatham wrote poems to her. Some are signed with initials, however, the only name that can be gleaned is Edwin R. Violett.

Dates: 1843-1847

"Verses to a Dancer” by C.R. Woods, 1926

 File — Box 1, Folder: 32
Content Description From the Collection: The collection consists of primarily of photographs, with some artwork, correspondence, and contracts included. The photos are primarily centered around the 1920’s Washington D.C. vaudeville scene. Included are letters from Allen Dulles, former head of the CIA, one concerning Elanora’s death and service, and another commending Raymond upon his retirement. Another letter concerns a friend of Elanora’s, which describes her experience with the Mange Bros. Circus in Venezuela. There are also a...
Dates: 1926