Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Whiting, Lilian, 1847-1942.
- Abstract:
- Papers of the American author. Personal letters, including one about Kate Field, and a ms. poem, "An immortal love."
- Extent:
- 10 items (SC).
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Lilian Whiting Papers, &su_name;
Background
- Scope and Content:
The Lilian Whiting Papers consists of correspondence and a three-page holograph poem.
- Biographical / Historical:
Lilian Whiting (1847-1942) was an American writer, editor, activist and journalist. Born in Niagara Falls, N. Y. , Whiting is best known for being one of the first women to edit a newspaper, and for writing the first biography of Kate Field. Her newspaper credits include literary editor of The Boston Traveler and editor in chief of The Boston Budget. She was also active in the cause of women's suffrage.
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged by item type.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Lilian Whiting Papers, &su_name;
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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Special Collections Research CenterSyracuse University LibrariesBird Library, Room 600Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
- CONTACT:
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315.443.2697scrc@syr.edu