Finding aid for the James Whitcomb Riley poem

Biography of James Whitcomb Riley

James Whitcomb Riley was an American writer and poet.

Scope and Content

Photostatic and microfilm copies of manuscript poem. Signed and dated 17 December 1895. Addressed to Robt. E. Maranville, Esq., editor of Fortville Tribune, Fortville, Ind. Poem written in response to poetic reference to Mr. Riley in the Tribune. Also included is a clipping, noting the circumstances of the discovery of this uncollected poem, later titled "Where it natchurly belongs."

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Researchers are requested to cite collection name, collection number, and Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in all footnotes and bibliographical references.