Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948; Visiting cards
Atherton calls on a business associate to discuss a book that she is writing for a Sunday evening at nine o'clock. The note is written on a personalized calling card.
Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948; Letters
Gertrude Atherton is talking to Mr. Stoldart about her book. She seems to be exploring her options, talking to other people who will publish her book, even though she said she likes the magazine that Stoldart works for.
Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948; Portraits; Collecteana files
A yellow tinted piece of wood with a portrait of Gertrude Atherton from the side. A partial date and dedication are in the upper right hand corner. On the back has Dawson, from Dawson's Bookstore written on it as well as the date 1932-07-07 in...
Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948; Transcriptions; Collecteana files; Biographical information
Perkins notes the spatial and temporal information about this letter, and also states that the letter was from Dawson's Book Shop. There is also some biographical information at the top of the second page. Perkins then transcribes the letter....
Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948; Transcriptions; Collecteana files
In this letter, Atherton remarks upon the stress that comes with writing books and its effect on her life. Also, while venting her frustrations about the business side of authorship, she interjects, "I loathe business!"
Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948; Collecteana files
Perkins' notes on letter and visiting card of Atherton. He dates the note in the corner. Written in pencil on cream paper. This item was purchased on 1911 February 20 from Dawson's Book Shop.
The article describes Gertrude Atherton's life, both through her writing and though her relationships with her family and lovers. It paints her as a colorful yet controversial being who published 37 books. The date, written in pencil, may be that...
