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Dunbar, Paul Laurence, 1872-1906

 Person

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Charles M. Austin Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-267
Abstract

The Charles M. Austin Collection documents the results of Mr. Austin's extensive research on African-American history in the Miami Valley, and particularly in Dayton and Montgomery County, Ohio. His papers include recorded speeches, interviews and articles.

Dates: 1981-1999; 1871

Paul Laurence Dunbar First Day of Issue Stamps (SC-274)

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SC-274
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of three envelopes with images of Paul Laurence Dunbar printed on them. Each image is different. There is also a Paul Laurence Dunbar stamp on each envelope. Each stamp is the same. May 1, 1975, is the stamped date on each envelope, along with First Day of Issue.

Dates: 1975

Paul Laurence Dunbar Papers (SC-8)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-8
Scope and Contents

Collection consists of 3 original financial items (2 receipts, 1 IOU), a news clipping, and a photocopy (2 sheets) of the 1891 graduation program from Dayton's Central High School, of which Dunbar was a class member.

Dates: 1891-1904

“Dusky Sleep-Song” Sheet Music, 1922

 Item — Folder SC-320, Item: 1
Content Description From the Collection:

The collection consists of sheet music for a single piece of music: “Dusky Sleep-Song,” with words by Paul Laurence Dunbar and music by Grace A. Hammon. The music was published in 1922 by Theodore Presser Co., 1712 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dates: 1922

"Dusky Sleep-Song" Sheet Music (SC-320)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-320
Abstract

The collection consists of sheet music for a single piece of music: “Dusky Sleep-Song,” with words by Paul Laurence Dunbar and music by Grace A. Hammon.

Dates: 1922

Lays of a Wandering Minstrel Book (SC-240)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-240
Scope and Contents This collection contains a book by Anne Virginia Culbertson, Lays of a Wandering Minstrel, which reportedly was carried by Paul Laurence Dunbar on his visit to England in 1897. Handwritten notes on the inside front cover document the ownership of the book by Mrs. David Gebhart, and it is signed by the author. Inside the back cover, Mary Ellen Gebhart explains the story of loaning the book to Dunbar and its journey with him. Also included is a photocopy of the original...
Dates: 1896-1897

"My Little Black Lamb" by Paul Laurence Dunbar (SC-86)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-86
Scope and Contents

Original voice and piano score for song written by Paul Laurence Dunbar.

Dates: 1922

Paul Laurence Dunbar Newspaper Clippings (SC-149)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-149
Scope and Contents

The collection contains seven newspaper clippings concerning the death and funeral of Paul Laurence Dunbar, as well as his mother, Matilda Dunbar. Two of these include poems written by Paul Laurence Dunbar.

Dates: 1934

Paul Laurence Dunbar Poem, "To Anna C." (SC-168)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-168
Scope and Contents

Original handwritten and typed version of a poem, "To Anna C." written by Paul Laurence Dunbar. The poem is believed to have been written between 1900 and 1906. It was written for Anna Coons who lived in Dunbar’s neighborhood.

Dates: circa 1900

Rain Songs: Poems by Paul Laurence Dunbar (SC-243)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-243
Scope and Contents

This collection contains one copy of "Rain Songs: Poems by Paul Laurence Dunbar," Selected and Illustrated by Emily Burkman, printed by Apiary Press, Northampton, Massachusetts, 2009. This copy is number 7 of fifteen.

Dates: 2009

Additional filters:

Type
Collection 10
Archival Object 1
 
Subject
African American authors 1
African Americans -- Ohio -- Dayton -- History 1
Audiocassettes 1
Dayton (Ohio) -- History 1
Electronic records (digital records) 1
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