Wilson, Robert Burns, 1850-1916

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Kentucky poet and artist.

From the description of Poem, 1894 July. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49479323

Artist and author.

From the description of Robert Burns Wilson papers, 1885-1888. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981392

Wilson pursued an artistic and literary career in Kentucky for many years in the nineteenth century. An established portraitist, Wilson's literary output included three books of poetry, and the words to "Remember the Maine," which became the United States battle song in the Spanish- American War.

From the description of Manuscript biographical sketch, [190-]. (Kentucky Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 28573386

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creatorOf Wilson, Robert Burns, 1850-1916. Poem, 1894 July. The Filson Historical Society
creatorOf Wilson, Robert Burns, 1850-1916. Poem, undated. Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
referencedIn Suter, John Owen, 1918-. John Owen Suter papers, 1833-1929. University of Kentucky Libraries
creatorOf Wilson, Robert Burns, 1850-1916. Robert Burns Wilson papers, 1885-1888. Library of Congress
referencedIn Century Company records New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf Wilson, Robert Burns, 1850-1916. Manuscript biographical sketch, [190-]. Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library
referencedIn Fox family. Fox family papers, 1852-1962, 1852-1920 (bulk dates). University of Kentucky Libraries
creatorOf Wilson, Robert Burns, 1850-1916. Robert Burns Wilson : [vertical file]. Morris Museum of Art Library
referencedIn Smith, Joshua Soule, 1848-. Joshua Soule Smith papers, 1865-1903. University of Kentucky Libraries
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correspondedWith Century Company corporateBody
correspondedWith Dellenbaugh, Frederick Samuel, 1853-1935 person
associatedWith Fox family. family
associatedWith O'Hara, Theodore, 1820-1867. person
associatedWith Smith, Joshua Soule, 1848- person
associatedWith Suter, John Owen, 1918- person
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American poetry
Poets, American
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Birth 1850-10-30

Death 1916-03-31

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