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Whitman Collection (#3)

Whitman, the name that resonates with literary brilliance and artistic prowess

Background imageWhitman Collection: b. 1827. Wife of American dentist William Thomas Green Morton. At age 18

b. 1827. Wife of American dentist William Thomas Green Morton. At age 18. Wood engraving after a daguerreotype
ELIZABETH WHITMAN MORTON b. 1827. Wife of American dentist William Thomas Green Morton. At age 18. Wood engraving after a daguerreotype

Background imageWhitman Collection: WHITMAN, Walt (1819-1892)

WHITMAN, Walt (1819-1892). Portrait of Walt Whitman. Photography

Background imageWhitman Collection: GEORGE W. WHITMAN (1829-1901). George Washington Whitman. American soldier

GEORGE W. WHITMAN (1829-1901). George Washington Whitman. American soldier and brother of poet Walt Whitman. Tintype taken during the American Civil War

Background imageWhitman Collection: WALT WHITMAN (1819-1892). American poet. U. S. commemorative postage stamp, 1940

WALT WHITMAN (1819-1892). American poet. U. S. commemorative postage stamp, 1940
WALT WHITMAN (1819-1892). American poet. U.S. commemorative postage stamp, 1940

Background imageWhitman Collection: WALT WHITMAN (1819-1892). Oil over a photograph, 1887

WALT WHITMAN (1819-1892). Oil over a photograph, 1887

Background imageWhitman Collection: WALT WHITMAN (1819-1892). American poet. Etching

WALT WHITMAN (1819-1892). American poet. Etching

Background imageWhitman Collection: NARCISSA PRENTISS WHITMAN (d. 1847). American missionary. Narcissa Whitman tending a sick Cayuse

NARCISSA PRENTISS WHITMAN (d. 1847). American missionary. Narcissa Whitman tending a sick Cayuse Native American at
NARCISSA PRENTISS WHITMAN (d.1847). American missionary. Narcissa Whitman tending a sick Cayuse Native American at the Whitman Mission, about seven miles west of present-day Walla Walla, Washington

Background imageWhitman Collection: NARCISSA WHITMAN tending to a sick Cayuse Native American at the Whitman Mission

NARCISSA WHITMAN tending to a sick Cayuse Native American at the Whitman Mission, about seven miles west of present-day Walla Walla, Washington. Line engraving, c1880

Background imageWhitman Collection: Walt Whitman, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, wea

Walt Whitman, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, wearing hat. Date 1863

Background imageWhitman Collection: Scoring, --coming up for the word: Little Fred, Needle Gun, J

Scoring, --coming up for the word: Little Fred, Needle Gun, Jessie Wales, Belle of Brooklyn, Old Put, and Lady Whitman. Date c1869

Background imageWhitman Collection: Walt Whitman, half-length portrait, seated by window, facing

Walt Whitman, half-length portrait, seated by window, facing left. Date 1891, copied later

Background imageWhitman Collection: Walt Whitman, full-length portrait, standing with hand in po

Walt Whitman, full-length portrait, standing with hand in po

Background imageWhitman Collection: Walt Whitman, three-quarter-length portrait, seated, facing

Walt Whitman, three-quarter-length portrait, seated, facing left with elbow and nearby cane resting on a table. Date 1881

Background imageWhitman Collection: HELL BENT FOR HEAVEN, 1926. James Marcus, Wilfrid North, Evelyn Selbie

HELL BENT FOR HEAVEN, 1926. James Marcus, Wilfrid North, Evelyn Selbie and Gayne Whitman in a scene from the film

Background imageWhitman Collection: PLIT2A-00109

PLIT2A-00109
Walt Whitman during the Civil War in Washington DC, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a portrait from life

Background imageWhitman Collection: WHITMAN

WHITMAN
WALT WHITMAN American poet

Background imageWhitman Collection: Walt Whitman (Photo)

Walt Whitman (Photo)
WALT WHITMAN American poet

Background imageWhitman Collection: Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman
WALT WHITMAN American writer




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Whitman, the name that resonates with literary brilliance and artistic prowess. Walt Whitman, an American poet whose legacy continues to captivate hearts even after his passing in 1892. His autograph manuscript fragment and signature serve as tangible reminders of his genius, a glimpse into the mind of a poetic mastermind. In 1881, a photograph immortalized Whitman's visage, capturing the essence of a man who dared to challenge societal norms through his words. This image stands as a testament to his enduring influence on generations of poets and writers. The Federal Dance Theatre paid homage to Whitman's work by presenting "Salut au monde, " an adaptation that celebrated the profound impact he had on literature, and is through such tributes that we recognize the magnitude of his contributions. A wood engraving from 1876 further showcases Whitman's prominence in American culture. The intricate details etched onto this medium depict not just a man but an icon who shaped poetry for years to come. Head-and-shoulders portraits reveal Whitman's countenance, gazing rightwards with wisdom gleaming in his eyes. As an essayist and journalist alongside being a poet, he possessed multifaceted talents that enriched both literature and journalism alike. Whitman left behind more than just words; he inspired places named after him like Toll House Inn Restaurant and Blacksmith Shop Restaurant in Massachusetts. These establishments pay tribute to the man whose spirit lives on through every verse penned under his name. "Litho" captures another facet of Whitman's influence - artistry intertwined with poetry. A lithograph bearing his name signifies how deeply ingrained he became within various creative realms throughout history. Frontispiece from an 1860 edition of "Leaves of Grass" serves as visual representation accompanying one of Whitman's most renowned works. It symbolizes how this collection has become synonymous with him – forever linked together for eternity.