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Book: "Lays of a Wandering Minstrel", 1896-1897

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This copy of Lays of a Wandering Minstrel by Anne Virginia Culbertson was reportedly 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.

Dates: 1896-1897

Newspaper clipping re: Dunbar's trip to England, 1897 March 30

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Scope and Contents From the Collection: 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: 1897 March 30