"Atavism" by John Myers O'Hara 1902 November

Location of collection:

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

University of Virginia

P.O. Box 400110

160 McCormick Rd

Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110

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POC: Brenda Gunn

Email: bg9ba@virginia.edu

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Fax: (434) 924-4968

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Summary

Abstract:

Poem by John O'Hara laid, and referred to, in a copy of Call of the Wildinscribed by Jack London to O'Hara.

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

1902 November Poem by John Myers O'Hara, "Atavism," referred to in an inscription by Jack London to O'Hara in a copy of The Call of the Wild, "Dear John Myers O'Hara: Whose fugitive four lines gave me my motif for The Call of the Wild and whose same four lines have brought me to him as a friend. Affectionately yours, Jack London, Wake Robin Lodge, Aug. 24, 1909." (See Rare Books, Barrett PS 3523.O46C3 1908)

Physical description:

1 item, AMsS