William Benson Jr. notebook

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MS-0158

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The notebook (1865-1885) which forms this collection is a bound, holographic volume containing unpublished poetry and prose of William Benson, Jr. The notebook also contains passages from the Bible as well as poetry of Robert Browning, Edgar Allan Poe, and other writers. Two separate poems were placed in the volume: "A Tale of a Trumpet Hood," dated March 1870 and "My Poor Heart is Sad with its Dreaming" which is undated. Benson's poetry reflects a romantic, sentimental style appropriate to the late 19th century. A final item inserted into the notebook is a clipping, Saturday, February 12 (no year), from The Baltimorean announcing the marriage in Baltimore of John K. Messersmith and Florence Gibson, during which Dr. William Benson served as an usher.

Dates

Creation: 1865-1885

Creator

Benson, William, Jr. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is housed off-site and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Contact Special Collections for more information.

This collection is open for use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.

Biographical Note

Biographical information of William Benson, Jr. has not been found. It is likely that Benson was a physician residing in Baltimore, Maryland. The Baltimore Directory of 1906 has a listing for that name and occupation. A clipping from The Baltimorean notes that Benson was a member of a wedding party in the latter part of the 19th century.

Extent

0.167 Cubic Feet (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The notebook (1865-1885) which forms this collection is a bound, holographic volume containing unpublished poetry and prose of William Benson, Jr. Biographical information of William Benson, Jr. has not been found. It is likely that Benson was a physician residing in Baltimore, Maryland.