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GREENLEAF WHITTIER
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John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-92) is the
College's namesake. This distinguished
collection of materials regarding the "Quaker
Poet" is unsurpassed. It is built around the
core of Whittier's abolitionist work, and
contains all editions and states of Whittier's
published work. These publications are
complemented by an extensive set of critical and
biographical materials covering the poet,
numerous periodicals, and an extensive set of
ephemera.
Whittier College purchased Dr. Frederick Meek's
superb John Greenleaf Whittier collection in
1979. Dr. Meek's set of material included an
abundance of rare Whittier memorabilia,
including: the contents of Whittier's Oak Knoll
study, which contains the poet's desk and his
mounted pet squirrel "Friday"; nearly 500
holograph letters; newspaper runs edited by
Whittier; numerous likenesses; 50 framed
paintings and pictorials; sculptures; sheet
music; and a library of anti-slavery
publications. Personal effects, such as a
portion of Whittier's own library, his reading
glasses, hats, and a fireplace set add a
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