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Charles Augustus Keeler Papers, 1858-1949 http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/tf0290010m No online items Guide to the Charles Augustus Keeler Papers, 1858-1949 Processed by Mary Ellen Jones The Bancroft Library © 1996, 2017 The Bancroft Library University of California Berkeley, CA 94720-6000 [email protected] URL: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/libraries/bancroft-library Note History --History, California --History, Bay AreaGeographical (by Place) --California --Bay AreaArts and Humanities --Literature --Poetry Guide to the Charles Augustus BANC MSS C-H 105 1 Keeler Papers, 1858-1949 Language of Material: English Contributing Institution: The Bancroft Library Title: Charles Augustus Keeler Papers, creator: Keeler, Charles Augustus, 1871-1937. Identifier/Call Number: BANC MSS C-H 105 Physical Description: 22.5 linear feet (12 boxes, 14 cartons, 3 volumes) Date (inclusive): 1858-1949 Abstract: Correspondence, writings, diaries, notes, and clippings concerning Keeler's literary works and his life in Berkeley. Correspondents include: William Frederic Bade, Mary Bird Clayes, Ina Donna Coolbrith, Mary Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, Bernard Maybeck, C. Hart Merriam, John Muir, and August Vollmer. Language of Material: English For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. Access Collection is open for research. Acquisition Information The initial gift of Charles Keeler Papers was a gift to the Library from Mrs. Merodine Keeler McIntyre and Miss Eloise Keeler, September 9, 1958. Additional materials were received from Mrs. McIntyre August 26, 1968 and March 9, 1971. A collection of six autograph poems, given to the Rare Books and Special Collections Division of the Main Library by Charles Keeler, was transferred to the Manuscripts Division in November 1961 and has been placed in the Keeler Papers. Biography Charles Augustus Keeler was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 7, 1871. His father died a few years later, and, in l875, his mother married James K. Bartlett, a prominent physician. Through Dr. Bartlett's extensive library, Keeler was introduced to the world of art and literature. He was educated in both public and private schools and spent summers and other spare time pursuing his interest in biological science. In 1887, the family moved to Berkeley, California. Keeler continued high school and entered the University of California with the Class of 1893 but family illness prevented him from earning a degree. Instead, he accepted a position with the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. In 1893, the year of his marriage to Louise Mapes Bunnell, the Academy published his first book, Evolution of Colors of North American Land Birds. Although he seemed headed toward a career in science, Keeler realized that he wanted to devote his life to writing poetry and drama. His first book of poems, A Light Through the Storm, was published in San Francisco in 1894. During his lifetime he published more than a dozen books, primarily poetry, many illustrated by his wife. In addition, he gave hundreds of readings of his poetry and plays. In 1899, Keeler went to Alaska as a member of the Harriman Expedition. In 1901 he and his wife, and their daughter, Merodine, spent three months touring the South Seas. Louise Keeler died in 1907. In 1911 Keeler embarked on a two-year world tour to give poetic and dramatic recitations. When he returned to Berkeley, he and his three children settled down in a studio which he had built on El Camino Real in the Claremont Hills. In 1921 he married Ormeida Curtis Harrison, an educator and poet. Both were active in the California Writers' Club and other community organizations. Also in 1921 he accepted a position as secretary of the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce. In 1925 he organized the First Berkeley Cosmic Society. Keeler died in 1937. His papers, consisting of letters, manuscripts of his writings, diaries, notes, and clippings, were given to The Bancroft Library in 1958 by his daughters, Merodine McIntyre, and Eloise Keeler, with additions in 1968. The collection also contains correspondence and Papers of other family members including his first wife, Louise; their children, Merodine, Leonarde, and Eloise; and his second wife, Ormeida. Portraits have been removed to the pictorial collection. A key to arrangement which describes the collection in greater detail follows. 1. Photographs, and drawings by Louise Mapes (Bunnell) Keeler, have been transferred to the Bancroft Pictorial Collection. Publication Rights Copyright has not been assigned to The Bancroft Library. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services. Permission for publication is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader. Subjects and Indexing Terms Keeler, Charles Augustus, 1871-1937. Guide to the Charles Augustus BANC MSS C-H 105 2 Keeler Papers, 1858-1949 SERIES 1: CORRESPONDENCE box 1, folder 1 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1879-1880 box 1, folder 2 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1881-1882 box 1, folder 3 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1883-1886 box 1, folder 4 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1887-1888 box 1, folder 5 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1889-1891 box 1, folder 6 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler Jan.-June, 1892 box 1, folder 7 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler July-Nov. 1892 box 1, folder 8 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler Dec. 1892 box 1, folder 9 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler Jan. 1893 box 1, folder 10 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler Feb.-Dec. 1893 box 1, folder 11 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1894-1899 box 1, folder 12 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1900-1903 box 1, folder 13 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1904-1910 box 2, folder 1 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler Jan.-Sept. 1911 box 2, folder 2 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler Oct. 1911 box 2, folder 3 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler Nov.-Dec. 1911 box 2, folder 4 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler Jan.-May 1912 box 2, folder 5 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler June-Aug. 1912 box 2, folder 6 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler Sept.-Dec. 1912 box 2, folder 7 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1913 box 2, folder 8 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1914 box 2, folder 9 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1915 box 3, folder 1 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1916 box 3, folder 2 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1917-1919 box 3, folder 3 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1920-1922 box 3, folder 4 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1923-1926 box 3, folder 5 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1927-1928 box 3, folder 6 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler Jan.-June 1929 box 3, folder 7 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler July-Dec. 1929 box 3, folder 8 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1930 box 3, folder 9 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1931 box 3, folder 10 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1932-1934 box 3, folder 11 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler 1935-1937 box 3, folder 12 Letters written by Charles Augustus Keeler n.d. Letters written to Keeler box 4, folder 1 Miscellany A box 4, folder 2 Miscellany Ba-Bo box 4, folder 3 Miscellany Bp-Bz box 4, folder 4 Miscellany C box 4, folder 5 Miscellany D box 4, folder 6 Miscellany E box 4, folder 7 Miscellany F box 4, folder 8 Miscellany G box 4, folder 9 Miscellany Ha-Hh box 4, folder 10 Miscellany Hi-Hz box 4, folder 11 Miscellany I-J box 4, folder 12 Miscellany K-L box 4, folder 13 Miscellany M-N box 5, folder 1 Miscellany O-Q box 5, folder 2 Miscellany R box 5, folder 3 Miscellany Sa-Sl box 5, folder 4 Miscellany Sm-Sz box 5, folder 5 Miscellany T-V Guide to the Charles Augustus BANC MSS C-H 105 3 Keeler Papers, 1858-1949 SERIES 1: CORRESPONDENCE box 5, folder 6 Miscellany W-Z Scope and Contents Alexander, Wallace McKinney, 1869-: see Japan Society of America box 5, folder 7 Altrocchi, Julia (Cooley), 1879-1972 1937-1942 Physical Description: 3 Scope and Contents Written to Ormeida Keeler. box 5, folder 8 Altrocchi, Rudolph, 1882- 1937-1945 Physical Description: 3 Scope and Contents Aug. 4, 1937 and Mar. 8, 1945 letters written to Ormeida Keeler. Ament, Edward N. (SEE: Berkeley, Calif. Mayor) box 5, folder 9 American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief. Berkeley Branch. 1917 Nov 19 Physical Description: 1 Scope and Contents Written by F. P. Foster, Chairman. Thanking Keeler for giving a reading and donating one of his poems. American Committee for Fair Play in China (SEE: Green, Benigna) box 5, folder 10 American Institute for Scientific Research Company 1907-09 Physical Description: 4 Scope and Contents Written by James H. Hyscop. 1909 letter written for him by his secretary. box 5, folder 11 American Mutoscope and Biograph 1908 Oct 20 Physical Description: 1 Scope and Contents Form letter soliciting stories suitable for motion pictures. box 5, folder 12 American Protective League. Berkeley Division 1918 Sep 27 Physical Description: 1 box 5, folder 13 Amsden, Dora 1925-37 Physical Description: 5 Scope and Contents 1925 letter concerns the Cosmic Society. 1937 letter written to Ormeida Keeler. box 5, folder 14 Anderson, Melville Best, 1851-1933 1912-24 Physical Description: 2 box 5, folder 15 Andiron Club of New York City 1915-16 Physical Description: 3 Scope and Contents Written by J.
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